Ninja Parkour And Rock Climbing Instructor

JOB TITLE: Ninja Parkour and Rock Climbing Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part-time, seasonal and temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 24 hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION: Ken Giles Recreation Centre

HOURLY RATE: $16.32

POSTING DATE: June 08, 2023

CLOSING DATE: September 04, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Ninja Parkour and Rock Climbing Floor Supervisor/ Recreation Programmer, Ninja Parkour and Rock Climbing Instructors will prepare the facility for recreational activities and monitor the actions of participants during recreational programs. This person will be responsible for following all policies and procedures of the facility while assisting participants during recreational program hours.

• Assist climbers in properly putting on their harnesses and helmets
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Keep current with industry trends and new class formats
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding participant’s daily activities and overall well-being
• Monitor the actions of rock climbers during recreational climbing hours.
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating activities for all levels of participants
• To ensure that all safety procedures and opening and closing check lists are completed, before and after programs.
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Monitor the action of participants for ninja parkour course during recreational program hours
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• To ensure that all equipment and course elements are in safe working order before and after each shift.
• To supervise ninja and parkour course and climbing wall sessions for individuals or groups, including courses, public sessions, birthday parties, schools or private bookings.
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e. attendance, incident/accident reports)
• To ensure that any damaged equipment, course elements or building fabric is reported as soon as possible.
• Provide clear safety instruction to participants
• Attend meetings/trainings as required
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation

Selection Criteria

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in indoor climbing
• Demonstrated knowledge / experience in Ninja or Parkour Courses
• 1 – 2 years instructional experience preferred

Other Skills And Assets

• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Minimum 16 years of age
• Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by September 04, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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