Climbing Wall Attendant

Job Description

The Climbing Wall Attendant is responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Climbing Wall. Ensures safe climbing and belaying at the Climbing Wall.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors participants climbing activity to ensure safety policies are being adhered to.
• Teaches and models appropriate safety practices and techniques to customers.
• Provides a welcoming and customer service-oriented environment for staff and participants.
• Follows all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
• Provides participants with information about climbing wall programs and routes.
• Assists individuals with climbing equipment and offers users advice on how to improve their climbing skills and techniques.
• Conducts daily inspections of the climbing wall, surrounding area and equipment; maintains climbing equipment and wall.
• Sets up and takes down climbing wall anchor systems in the correct manner; sets climbing routes.
• Supervises non-climbers to ensure their safety around the climbing wall.
• Helps maintain a clean and safe environment within the climbing wall area and storage room.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists with hosting group climbing events.
• Assists with auto-belay features as necessary.
• Facilitates instructional belay/climbing classes.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Climbing and belaying experience preferred.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management involved with climbing.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Be current in, or ability to pass upon hire, CPR/AED/First Aid certification course.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 30 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities