Job Description

Position Summary

Our Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service oriented individual for the position of Adventure Programs Instructor. This position is responsible for assisting in the creation & implementation of various programs and services to guests of the Recreation Department. Primary responsibilities include the design, development and/or creation of programs or services, and instruction of skills related to the various programs or services. Implementation of programs and services involves setting up and preparing assigned facility space and equipment, performing light maintenance duties, registration, handling cash, interfacing with participants, coaching, instructing, officiating, scheduling, enforcing department policies and procedures, ensuring safety, and collecting evaluations and patron feedback.

Individuals in this position are responsible for instructing climbing and mountain biking programs/lessons and leading a variety of adventure programs including providing guided hikes.

• Climbing instruction includes assessing abilities, teaching how to belay, top rope and lead climb, orienting climbers to the bouldering area, conducting climbing wall maintenance and enforcing safety procedures and practices to ensure the safety of climbers and staff.
• Mountain bike instruction includes assessing abilities, explaining and demonstrating riding techniques, teaching basic bike maintenance and enforcing safety procedures.
• Hiking instruction includes providing guided hikes and natural and cultural interpretation to locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels.

Essential Job Functions

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required please view the full position description.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have received a HS diploma or GED.
• Must have one year or more of customer service experience.
• Applicants must have one or more years of climbing experience.
• Knowledge of safe climbing techniques and a thorough understanding of the safe use of climbing equipment required.
• To qualify for this position the candidate or employee must pass a criminal background check as described in the Recreation Department Criminal History Background Check & Confidentiality Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working in a climbing gym, instructing climbing to students, outdoor climbing, and route setting preferred.
• Ability to belay a lead climber and lead climb on fixed quick draws at a 5.8 YDS level preferred.
• One or more years of work related experience instructing or coaching youth activities or sports preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability with mountain biking and/or personal hiking and age specific techniques/skills via work history and/or experience preferred.
• Experience teaching skills related to outdoor recreation, environmental education, or other pertinent outdoor activities preferred.
• Familiarity with the Town of Breckenridge Open Space Trail System and knowledge of natural resources, local flora and fauna preferred.
• Nationally recognized climbing instructor certificate attained through organizations such as American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA), International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) preferred.
• Current Wilderness First Aid or more advanced wilderness medicine certification preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 60 days of hire.

Additional Information

SENSITIVITY STATUS
Because the Town's Recreation Department positions may involve direct contact with children, the Town requires that the incumbent in this position must have a clear criminal history that bears on his or her fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children.

WORK SCHEDULE
Primary shifts for this position are generally between the hours of 10am-8pm with a typical schedule of 15-20 hours per week, with additional hours as needed. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, early morning, late nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

Potential Housing Available

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.

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