POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Climbing Wall attendant monitors and facilitates programming on the YMCA climbing wall to ensure participants safely practice and try new routines. The Climbing Wall Attendant provides comprehensive information on safety rules and promotes healthy living and relationship-building with climbing wall participants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create and maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere for program participants, ensuring the space and equipment is clean and ready for use Belay members as they utilize the climbing wall, monitoring their comfort level and ensuring they feel comfortable and safe during their climbs. Conducts frequent safety checks of equipment, making necessary recommendations to the Youth Development Director for repair and replacement of materials Professionally communicate safety rules and expectations of conduct to participants Assist in developing and promoting program activities and special events to members Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Youth Development Director Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law, state licensing and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with rock climbing and belaying preferred, but not required Must successfully pass the YMCA belay certification test prior to belaying program participants. Experience in a safety intensive role or position preferred Completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds STARTING PAY:$16.28/hr WHATYOUGET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA: Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members Free individual YMCA membership ( Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working Flexible schedules that work for YOU Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year) The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. Apply today