Climbing Wall Belayer - PT

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:

About Us:

Somerset Hills YMCA is a vibrant community hub dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and community spirit. With a wide array of programs and services for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, we strive to foster an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

Somerset Hills YMCA is currently seeking a Climbing Wall Belayer at our Basking Ridge, NJ location. The Belayer must have knowledge in the use and set up of our Rock wall, be able to teach the fundamentals to youth participants, build a strong foundation for those climbing, and build confidence and self-esteem for participants. Belayer must be comfortable supporting those climbing and keeping them safe while on the wall.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures a positive member experience by interacting with participants in a fair and professional manner.
• Set up and breakdown of equipment before and after the rock wall opens.
• Arrives on time and is prepared for participants at the start of each session.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year experience belaying OR willing to be trained
• Must be dependable, great with kids and most importantly really enjoy sports!
• Must have the ability to demonstrate YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.