The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.
The Climbing Wall Staff 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.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging 2-3 hours weekly. The schedule shifts to fill is Tuesday 4:00pm-6:00pm, Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm. Pay is $13.35.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication.
- Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
- Ensure program facility equipment is ready for use and deemed safe, including storage areas are clean and organized.
- Resolve participant and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
- Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
- Adheres to program standards including cleanliness standards.
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 group setting
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Must be able to follow all safety procedures and maintain vigilance of everyone in the climbing area.
- Must be able to stand for four hours at a time and use climbing equipment.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.