Climbing Wall Instructor

Looking for an opportunity chalk‑full of fun and great experiences? The Erie Community Center is currently hiring Climbing Wall Instructors
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• program instruction
• supervised climbing
• belay instruction
• climbing wall parties

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$20.23/hr – $22.76/hr

$20.23/hr – $25.29/hr

Posting will remain open until positions are filled

• All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the positions are filled.

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Job Description page here
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Part‑time to include evenings and weekends as needed. Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.

• Current highest need:
  Wednesday 4:15‑7:30, Saturdays 8:45‑1:00, Climbing spring break camp March 16‑20, 8:45‑11:15am. General shifts are evenings and weekends.

• Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading recreation programs related to the climbing wall. Includes demonstrating, instructing, and actively supervising participants during lessons, classes, activities, parties and events.
• Provides a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
• Assist with general maintenance and safety inspection of the climbing wall.
• Recommends necessary equipment and supply purchases to supervisor.
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques, evaluates class effectiveness, and recommends new classes or techniques.
• Creates lesson plans, class curriculum, and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.
• Ensures participants are performing activities correctly and safely.
• Uses knowledge and expertise to modify class activities for various participant skill levels.
• Sets up and takes down required program equipment.

• Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate class attendance records.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all participants. Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from participants or families.
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Two years of climbing experience preferred.
• Customer service or instruction experience preferred.

• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire.
• Belay Certification required for Climbing Wall, can obtain through the Town of Erie.

Background checks to include:

• National and County Criminal Scan
• Sex‑Offender Registry check
• Motor Vehicle Report through DMV.

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)

Eligible part‑time employees may participate in the following additional benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based…