Climbing Specialist

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation– as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

The Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre is looking for a Climbing Specialist to assist the Climbing Gym Coordinator with daily operations of the Climbing Gym including climbing course instruction, client services, and equipment safety.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Recreation Department Manager, below are some key accountabilities:

• Provide training to clients on proper climbing procedures, participate in weekly and event route setting, and give safety tests as required.
• Keep inventory of climbing equipment and ensure the safe working order of this equipment.
• Check-in climbing clients and rent climbing equipment.
• Supervise the climbing gym during opening hours to ensure adherence to proper safety rules and procedures.
• Assist with gymnasium, court, and lounge bookings as necessary.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Current Canadian qualifications for Standard First Aid, CPR Level "C" and AED, and Oxygen Administration
• Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in rock climbing
• Previous experience in fitness and recreation and/or climbing gym experience is an asset; Level 1 ACMG Climbing Gym Instructor certification or equivalent is preferred
• Customer service experience and basic computer skills

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
• There are specific clothing requirements for this position.
• Candidates must provide copies of all required qualifications before a final job offer can be made and must re-certify required qualifications if they expire within 6-months of employment

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $19.28 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Climbing Specialist position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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