Part Time Activity Supervisor-Climbing Wall Belayer
Salary
$16.75 - $18.75 Hourly
Location
The Centre - 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
20260505-01
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Centre of Elgin
Opening Date
09/03/2026
Closing Date
9/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Hours: Varies
City of Elgin provides all part-time employees with the following benefits:
- Membership discount at the Centre of Elgin
- Employee Assistance Program available to the employee and all members of their household for free
- In-house Training Opportunities
- Flu Shot (during our fall event only)
In addition, to the above, for those part time employees working in the Parks and Recreation Department, you have the following additional benefits:
- 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes & Rentals (some restrictions may apply)
- 25% off Parks and Recreation Classes for Immediate Family Members (some restrictions may apply)
- Free Employee Fitness Silver Membership
- The opportunity to be apart of the "Heart of the Community"
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Are you at least 21 years old?
Required Question
Employer City of Elgin
Address City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, Illinois, 60120
Phone 847-931-6076
Website http://www.cityofelgin.org/jobs