staff belayer job posting

STAFF BELAYER
The Crag is seeking motivated, high energy high school and college students to fill the
role of Staff Belayer. Candidates must be friendly, helpful and have a positive attitude in
all interactions with youth climbers, parents, other guests and team members.
Job Description:
Staff Belayers assist with Party Packages & Group Climbing Packages at The Crag, as
well as our after school programs and summer camps. As a staff belayer, you will be
asked to perform the following duties:
• Greet and interact with climbers and adult sponsors/parents
• Clearly communicate to climbers & adults the order of events & what will be taking
place
• Assist climbers & belayers in properly putting on their harnesses
• Provide clear belay & safety instruction to both climbers & belayers
• Belay for climbers
• Assist groups in party area, including getting supplies, taking away trash & cleaning
the party area after the event
• Discuss programs & events at The Crag with adults & children
• Belaying for and working with after school programs & summer camps
Qualifications:
- Previous work experience, preferably in a role involving customer service or working
with kids.
- Candidates must be available to work weekends as well as the weeks of June 18-22,
2012 and July 16-20, 2012.
- Knowledge of climbing and climbing skills such as belaying are ideal but not required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Team-building skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Ability to work as part of a team
Staff Belayers play an important role on The Cragʼs team. Youʼll be expected to create a
remarkable climbing and work experience for kids, parents, other team members and
managers. If you feel like this is a job for you, please download our employment
application and return it at the front desk or email it to [email protected]
If you are hired as a Staff Belayer, you will be trained on the American Mountain Guide
Association (AMGA) belay method and will be expected to be able to teach this method.
You will also be trained on the programs & events that we offer and will be expected to
mention & explain these to customers when appropriate.