Salary: $14.94 – $17.50 Hourly
Location : City of Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Variable Part-Time
Job Number: Climbing Wall – August 2023
Department: Community Resources Recreation
Opening Date: 08/03/2023
Closing Date: 8/25/2023 5:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
City of Lakewood’s Statement of Excellence
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and
cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.
JOB SUMMARY
Duties include overseeing/assisting open wall climbing customers, instructing youth in the fundamentals of rock climbing, teaching proper techniques through controlled assistance, and working closely with participants and parents.
The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.
Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be energetic, a positive motivator and team player.
Experienced in an indoor climbing wall environment.
Previous experience supervising preschool and elementary age children preferred.
Must be belay certified.
Inventory and maintain all program equipment.
Assist in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures, emphasizing safety.
Distribute program material as directed.
Must attend required staff meetings.
Ability to make decisions and enforce policies to ensure safety of staff and participants at all times.
Minimum age requirement is 15 years old.
Criminal background check may be required
HOURS OF WORK
Weekday afternoons 3:30-7:30pm, possibility of Fridays 9:30-11:00am and Saturdays 9:15am-1:15pm.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate creative ability in age-appropriate class design.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision from lead Climbing staff and Recreation Coordinator.
Essential Qualifications
Education:
Technical knowledge of the sport of rock climbing.
KSA’s and Physical/Mental Reqs
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to perform the basic maneuvers of the sport of rock climbing.
Ability to belay.
Ability to instruct proper use of an auto belay device.
Good vision, balance, coordination, arm/hand/leg movements.
Ability to give good, clear verbal direction to groups of 10 or more.
Ability to motivate and work with children and adults of all abilities.
Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.
Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be flexible in work schedule.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting or Carrying:
Ability to lift and carry floor mats/equipment in and out of closet with assistance.
Body Positions/Movements:
Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach.
Ability to work with participants at different heights and angles.
Hearing:
Must be able to communicate with staff and participants via phone and in person.
Vision:
Must be able to instruct, observe, and demonstrate all class program aspects.
Must be able to observe potential dangerous maneuvers.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Remembering:
Must remember participants’ names and abilities, follow-up with participants, parents, staff, and recall how to respond to emergency situations.
Must remember policies and procedures and apply them accordingly.
Language Ability:
Must be able to read accurately.
Must be able to demonstrate logic and verbally communicate.
Reasoning:
Must be able to demonstrate good judgement and assessment of skills.
Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making skills and be reactive to the needs of the participants in providing intervention to injury.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed at an indoor rock wall. Interaction with participants and parents, co-workers and general public.
EQUIPMENT USED
Climbing harnesses
Belay devices
Auto belay
Climbing Shoes
Misc. Climbing Equipment
Variable Part-Time employees receive limited benefits, including a pension plan. Medical and dental care are not provided.
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SPECIAL PROCESS NOTE:The City of Lakewood is committed to the safety of all staff and participants. A thorough background investigation of all prospective employees will be conducted for those who will be working with vulnerable populations, sensitive information, in sensitive locations or with financial data or money. Candidates/staff/volunteers who will have regular interactions with youth and/or vulnerable populations may also be subject to a child abuse background check and must participate in additional abuse awareness and reporting trainings.Please select Yes to acknowledge the background process for this position.
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