Salary : $33,571.20 – $56,971.20 Annually
Location : Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5433
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: 9/22/2023 6:00 PM Central
Nature of Work
This is a specialized work in organizing, supervising, leading and instructing climbing wall activities at a recreation, fitness, community center, or sports facility. Works involves responsibility for planning, implementing, monitoring, scheduling, coordinating and instructing climbing wall classes, programs, rentals and safety policies. Work also involves planning, training, and scheduling of recreation aides and maintaining the equipment. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a supervisor through conferences, activity reports and observation of performance. Provides safe and quality climbing wall experience to all participants and staff. Conducts regular inspections and maintenance of the facility climbing wall, climbing areas, structures and equipment, included but not limited to the climbing wall, support structures, ropes, harnesses, shoes, carabiner, auto-belays, and climbing holds and mats/crash pads. Maintains documentation of all program equipment inventory, maintenance records and replacement schedule creations and maintenance for all equipment. Establishes, evolves and enforces climbing wall standards and safety procedures. Leads in the designs and development of a wall climbing curriculum. Trains climbing wall staff on wall and area safety and precautions, belay techniques, curriculum, and expectations. Prepares, maintains and submits all programs, emergency and inspection reports to supervisor as assigned or required. Monitors wall safety practices; remedies or reports unsafe practices or conditions immediately. Conducts training classes and administers belay certifications to staff and general public. Creates and implement climbing events and classes. Responds to emergency situation and provide first aid when needed. Represents the City of Huntsville in a positive manner and provide exceptional customer service. Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others as well as a team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
Work is performed both in an office environment and on location at the fitness facilities. Work exposes employee to potential inclement weather and potential physical hazards when supervising athletic activities. Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, bending, climbing stairs, wall climbing, occasional running and lifting to moderately heavy objects. Work also requires physical dexterity in the frequent use of hand-eye coordination and manipulative skills using fingers, limbs and body in the operation of personal computer, scale climbing structures, and in supervising athletic activities.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and at least two years of climbing experience (prefer experience working in the climbing industry). Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is desired. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of organized fitness facility. Knowledge of climbing industry standards and best practices, and safety practices and precautions in performing climbing-related maintenance and activities. Knowledge of certification for wall climbing. Knowledge of general office procedures and practices, computer and basic word processing, email, and phone communication skills. Ability to work successfully with youth, parents, instructors, co-workers, and supervisors. Ability to plan organize coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to plan, implement, organize, and coordinate wall climbing programs. Ability to teach sport-specific safety skills and techniques. Ability to work independently, act calmly and effective in emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to keep records and files and to prepare regular and special reports. Skills in the use of a computer and software. Skills in climbing at heights of over 30 feet. Skills in sport-specific equipment inspection and maintenance.
Necessary Special Requirements:Valid Driver’s License
Indoor/Outdoor wall climbing certification (CWI) or equivalent through AMGA
or CWA. (Must attain within 6 months of hire date.)Desired Special Requirements:
First Aid, AED, and CPR Certification is desired
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville’s EEOP Short Form Upon Request
The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.
Below is a summary of the City’s benefit offerings:
The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.
Medical Insurance
All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.
Dental Plan
The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.
Vision Plan
The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.
Retirement
The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.
Life Insurance
The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.
Disability Insurance
The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).
Voluntary Life / AD&D
The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.
The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre-taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre-loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.
Financial Wellness
The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full-time employees. The program offers online tools and a step-by-step plan that is self-paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We know that dealing with day-to-day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life’s stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City’s Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.
Health & Wellness Center
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The City’s Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost-effective health care and on-line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on-site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn’t possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA-1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.
Sick Leave
Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.
Annual Leave
Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.
Military Leave
The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.
Holidays
The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.
Longevity Pay
The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.
College 529 Savings Program
The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.
Other Benefits
Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Disclosure:
The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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If yes to question #1 what is the expiration date? (Must be presented as mm/dd/yyyy)
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree Recreation, Physical Education or a related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education? (If “No” applicant is not disqualified.)
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least 2 or more years of climbing wall experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in creating and developing climbing programs and events?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a wall climbing certification (CWI) or equivalent through AMGA or CWA?
- Yes
- No
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7. Do you have a certification in First Aid, AED, and CPR? (If “No” applicant is not disqualified.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question