Climbing Wall Attendant

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Description
Responsible for overall assistance, instruction, safety of patrons participating in sport and leisure rock climbing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Perform safety orientations with first time wall users; responsible for verifying protocol is followed; ensure all appropriate documentation is completed prior to the activity and relative incident reports as necessary; develop, implement and maintain documentation associated with climbing wall certifications.

Perform instruction in safe and proper climbing wall use; assist patrons as needed; conduct skills clinics to qualified participants; develop customized climbing classes to meet individual or group needs.

Maintain order and overall control of the climbing area while on duty; communicate and enforce facility and climbing wall policies; responsible for maintaining updated safety checklists; repair, service and maintain equipment to ensure safe operation; assist in performing first aid in accident situations.

Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge – Of tools and equipment operations; familiarity with a variety of knots associated with climbing.

Skills – Demonstrated skill in the safe operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

Abilities – To establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers; set routes appropriate to a variety of groups, ages, and skill levels; enforce safety regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS

Training – None specified.

Experience – Minimum of one (1) month experience in the activity

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Supplemental Information
Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. American Red Cross Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certifications required within 45 days of hire.