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Job Description
Full Salary Ranges: $15.16- $21.75 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $15.16- $18.46
Why do I see two salary ranges?
The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.
City of Greeley's Total Rewards The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
The Climbing Wall Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operation of the climbing wall facility, ensuring the safety of all participants, staff, and equipment. Responsibilities include supervising climbers, enforcing safety protocols, assisting with training and scheduling staff, inspecting gear, and facilitating a positive and inclusive environment for climbers of all abilities.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements
- Have a solid knowledge of indoor rock climbing including climbing technique, belaying technique, routes and rating systems, rock climbing safety equipment.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certified or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
AND
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred
- All employees are highly encouraged to currently possess or obtain a Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) certification from a recognized agency such as the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
- Previous experience in a supervisor role preferred.
- Experienced climbers preferred, not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
- Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
- Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
- Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
- Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
- Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
- Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
- Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
- Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
- Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to understand and enforce all climbing wall policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision of climbing wall participants to include belaying and spotting climbers.
- Teach and demonstrate proper use of all climbing equipment (harnesses, belay devices, shoes, etc.).
- Visually inspect equipment and climbing wall facility during operating hours and report any problems immediately to Recreation Coordinator - Operations.
- Handle and report all accidents, injuries, and emergencies that occur at the climbing wall in accordance with Greeley Recreation risk management policies and procedures.
- Complete regularly scheduled rope checks.
- Assist in additional climbing wall programs and services including Intro to Climbing classes, themed climbing events, birthday parties, and other programs and rentals.
- Assist in bi-monthly wall setting.
- Keep an accurate record of all attendance, equipment inventory, waivers, and other form and checklists.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Organize and delegate assignments to team members.
- Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees.
- Evaluate employee performance and goal setting.
- Hold employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities.
- Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
- Resolve conflicts and complaints.
- Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes.
- Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work Environment
- Ability to work at heights of up to 30 feet.
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts while performing job responsibilities.
- Occasionally loud noise levels within the recreation facilities.
- Workdays can extend from early mornings to late evenings, as well as weekends and holidays.
- Variable Hour Position: employees are expected to work less than 30 hours on average per week.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
- Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel:
- Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.
EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.
