Volunteer - Rock Wall Belayer

The Les Gove Rock Wall is located in Les Gove Park. It is a man-made climbing wall encompassing 8 routes. Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation is seeking volunteers to belay on the Rock Wall. Experience is appreciated but training is available.

All volunteers, regardless of experience must complete a training program or demonstrate competence with a belay test prior to volunteering on the rock wall per the coordinator’s discretion.

Training and belay tests will be available on an ongoing basis. Volunteers will serve on an on-call basis for public, open climbing sessions to help share the sport of rock climbing with the Auburn Community.

The Les Gove Rock Wall’s season runs May-September, in the case of amenable weather, the season may start early or run late.

Primary Duties

• Inspect equipment prior to use for proper condition and safety
• Assist with harnessing climbers
• Inspect climbers harness and equipment prior to their climb
• Belay climbers on the rock wall
• Provide basic climbing instruction
• Provide information and customer service as needed
• Encourage and celebrate climbers as the engage with our climbing wall

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn
• Must provide valid belaying certification

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn