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 variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

LOCATION: Undefined

HOURLY RATE:  $18.11

POSTING DATE:  August 07, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  November 02, 2024

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.

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

SELECTION CRITERIA:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

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

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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 November 02, 2024 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. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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