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Position:Instructor
Salary:£12.89 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Advertising End Date:01 Mar 2016
Vacancy Type:Temp
Reference:SFA
Job Description
Lancaster University Sports Centre have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Climbing Wall Instructor to join their team
Title: Climbing Wall Instructor
Pay: £12.89 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Type: Part-time, Casual
Hours: 8-16 hours per week (1-2 shifts) *Inc. evenings and weekends
Lancaster University Sports Centre 8.5m Climbing Wall was designed with contribution from renowned mountaineer and University Chancellor Sir Christian Bonington, and features 17 belay lines, Bouldering Cave and teaching wall. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the area's leading facilities.
Duties:
Supervise the climbing wall and bouldering cave areas.
Carry out induction training and specific classes and workshops – to include NICAS, schools, local organisations and holiday camps.
Advise on climbing techniques, movement styles and etiquette.
Assist in route setting and maintenance as required.
Responsible for maintaining the professional appearance and cleanliness of the climbing wall.
Make regular checks to the wall, equipment and PPE to ensure that it is safe to use. Report any faults immediately the full time Climbing Instructor or Duty Manager.
Ensure health and safety procedures and policies are adhered to.
Provide security through observation of customers entering and leaving the building. Check membership cards and challenge unauthorized entrance to prevent inappropriate use of the facility.
Attend training sessions and meetings when required.
Respond to emergency situations and carry out first aid as required.
Ensure excellent customer service at all times.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Climbing Wall Leading Award or higher
Good understanding of health and safety issues relating to climbing walls
Able to use appropriate climbing equipment and identify safety issues with such equipment
Organisational, written and computer skills
Excellent communication/ customer care skills
Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic work approach
Experience of/appreciative of a multi-cultural environment
Desirable:
Route setting experience
Current member of Mountain Training Association or Association of Mountaineering Instructors
For more information please contact: climbing@lancaster.ac.uk
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