Job Description

Posting number: 20260505-01

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Centre of Elgin

Job classification: Part Time Activity Supervisor-Climbing Wall Belayer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Customer Service, Health Education, Athletics & Fitness, Sports & Physical Education, Instructor

Summary

The City of Elgin is seeking a Part-Time Climbing Wall Belayer who will ensure the safety of all wall climbers and assist in teaching classes as well as working parties/rental/special events at The Centre of Elgin. This position reports to the Customer Service Manager.

Examples of duties

• Development of climbing wall programs, classes and special events.
• Develop and implement all climbing wall protocol (rules, regulations, and procedures).
• Ensure proper supervision of climbing wall.
• Train and schedule climbing wall staff and belayers for all activities, groups, classes, and events.
• Schedule and staff private groups, classes, birthday parties, special events
• Maintenance and inspection of climbing wall and all equipment, including autobelays, ropes, caribeaners, and handholds.
• Keep accurate records/reports and complete all written records as required.
• Maintain waivers for the use of the climbing wall.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas of use in and around The Centre and care properly for all equipment and supplies.
• Assist in promoting and marketing climbing wall programs and events.
• Wear appropriate staff uniform.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Keep informed of all wall activities, programs and classes.
• Abide by all City of Elgin rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working an indoor climbing environment required.
• Self-motivated; able to implement, evaluate and suggest solutions or improvements to programs.
• Ability to train and supervise climbing wall instructors and belayers.
• Ability to enforce all rules and regulations in a professional manner.
• CPR/First Aid certified within 3 months of employment.

Supplemental information

Hours: Varies