Climbing Wall Staff-West Boise YMCA

Our West Boise YMCA is seeking Climbing Wall Staff to join the team!  This position is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of program experiences for youth in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.

Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life.  Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

Schedule: 

This is a part time position averaging 12 hours weekly.  Schedule requirement is Monday through Saturday, 8:45am-1:00pm.  Pay: $13.45/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
• Resolve participant and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Organize, supervise and facilitate youth in a variety program activities that are culturally relevant,
  developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants.
• Adhere to program standards including cleanliness standards.
• Ensure program facility, equipment is ready for use and deemed safe, including storage areas are clean and organized.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age. Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period
• First Aid Certification. Prerequistie upon hire – 14-day compliance period.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How to Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.