Climbing Wall Attendant

## Climbing Wall Attendant

Ever wanted a job where "watch people scale a 30-foot wall safely" is in your actual job description? At Countryside YMCA, our Climbing Wall Attendants keep the energy high and the safety standards higher, guiding members of all ages through the ins and outs of indoor rock climbing.

**What You'll Be Doing**

You'll be the go-to person at the wall — checking gear, running belays, and making sure every climber (first-timer or seasoned pro) has a great, safe experience. Day to day, that looks like:

• Enforcing climbing wall policies and keeping the space running smoothly
• Belaying and spotting climbers, including auto-belay supervision
• Teaching YMCA's climbing curriculum to new participants
• Checking equipment and the facility at open/close and flagging issues right away
• Confirming who's eligible to climb and walking members through harnesses, belay devices, and shoes
• Keeping attendance logs, equipment inventory, and belay certification records up to date
• Filling out required forms and checklists accurately
• Knowing and prepared to execute emergency response procedures

## Qualifications
**What You'll Need**

• At least 17 years old
• Solid working knowledge of climbing technique, belaying, route ratings, and safety gear
• Current CPR/First Aid and Belay certification
• A knack for talking with people of all ages and turning a concern into a resolved issue
• Reliable attendance — the wall needs you there
• Employees 18+ must clear a criminal background check

**The Physical Side**

Expect to be on your feet, talking and listening a lot, and lifting up to 50 lbs. You'll push, pull, climb, and reach regularly, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth) is a must for keeping an eye on climbers.

**Perks**

• A **free individual membership to Countryside YMCA** — swim, work out, take a class, all on us
• Hands-on experience in a field you can build a career around
• A team that genuinely cares about the community it serves

**Accommodations**

We want every qualified candidate to succeed here. If you need a reasonable accommodation to perform this role's essential functions, let us know — we're happy to work with you.

**Our Commitment to Safety**

Countryside YMCA takes the safety of children and vulnerable individuals seriously. We screen thoroughly, train continuously, and hold every staff member and volunteer to clear behavioral expectations. We have zero tolerance for abuse, and every employee is required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and immediately report anything that seems off.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Countryside YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.