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PT CLIMBING WALL GUIDE - COMMUNITY REC CENTER

City of Grand JunctionGrand Junction🇺🇸United States

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Salary$16/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typePart Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationGrand Junction, United States
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Job description

PT CLIMBING WALL GUIDE - COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

HIRING RANGE: $15.97 PER HOUR

About the Position:
Under the general supervision of the Youth Recreation Coordinator, CRC Climbing Staff provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging climbing environment for participants of all ages and skill levels. This safety-sensitive position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of community members. Staff are responsible for enforcing safety rules, providing quality customer service, and maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere within the climbing area.

About the Community Rec Center:
This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completed our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan in January of 2021. This led to an election on April 6, 2021, where dedicated funding was secured on taxation from sales of cannabis. The PROS Plan is the blueprint for the future of the parks and recreation system, and a dedicated source of funding for implementation is now in place. The number one item on the PROS Plan is a community recreation center (CRC). Through the summer and fall of 2022, a CRC feasibility study planning process was led by the council-appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). This robust community input process was conducted to develop recommendations about the new CRC to include the location, funding sources, and the size of the facility as well as the amenities. On April 4, 2023, the citizens of Grand Junction voted to approve the ballot question to build a new Community Recreation Center (CRC). Over the next few years, design and construction work will commence with an anticipated opening date of late-2026. The selected candidate will be a member of a team that is excited to continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build the community and improve the quality of life on the Western Slope.

What You'll Do:

  • Enforce climbing wall safety rules and facility regulations

  • Properly fit harnesses, including full-body harnesses, for youth and adults

  • Supervise climbing activities and special group rentals

  • Inspect equipment and maintain cleanliness of climbing areas

  • Provide professional, friendly customer service in a safe, fun environment

  • Teach basic climbing techniques

  • Certify climbers to be able to use the climbing wall when staff is not present

What We're Looking For:

  • Must be at least 16 years or older

  • Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required, a physical examination

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work with children and adults in an active setting

  • Sound judgment and attention to safety

  • General knowledge of climbing safety, etiquette, equipment, and best practices

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

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