Climbing Instructor

General Expectations

• Climb instructors are heavily leaned on as curators of Climb’s culture and instillers of Climb’s Mission and Vision. A thorough understanding of Climb’s Mission and Vision is required.

• Show excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management

• Display high levels of responsibility, accountability, and reliability

• Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner

• Be a team player - “a rising tide lifts all boats”

• Display professionalism and a positive attitude when working with clients and staff

• Maintain a thorough understanding of training philosophies specific for climbing technique, skill, and strength development

• Keep relevant certifications and proficiencies up to date and current with support from Climb

• Stay knowledgeable on all Climb’s policies, procedures, and operations

• Maintain a thorough, evolving knowledge of best practices and equipment in the industry so equipment can be appropriately managed and monitored

• Be self-motivated: Identify instructable moments and act upon them

• Communicate with the Programs Director and General Manager regarding any program needs

• Advocate for the gym, its staff, and its product offerings inside and outside the facility

• Maintain an intermediate to advanced level of fitness and climbing ability

Responsibilities

• Conduct lead and top rope climbing and belay lessons while displaying the utmost level of expertise, knowledge of best practices, and adherence to Climb policies

• Provide climbing and belay test-outs to Climb customers with a strict adherence to Climb’s policies and attention to customer service

• Assume a leadership role in Climb’s community. Work hard to be present, build connections between community members and the instruction department and community members

• Use heightened levels of experience and climbing knowledge to provide high levels of instruction to clients of all ability levels through private lessons

Hours

• This position is hourly

• Must be available to work most weekday evenings, some weekdays, and occasional weekends

Required Qualifications

• USA Climbing safesport certification 

• CPR/FA Certification

• Thorough understanding of climbing processes, procedures, equipment, safety, and risk management 

• 5 years of climbing experience

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and walk on uneven surfaces

• Must maintain a reliable mode of transportation

Desired Qualifications

• AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification with lead endorsements

• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification

• Wilderness First Responder Certification or Wilderness First Aid certification 

• Ability to climb 5.12 and V7

• Outdoor guiding experience

• Experience working with youth and large groups

• Experience offering climbing lessons/training to groups or individuals

• Team building experience

• Experience in fitness, climbing, or training programming

Compensation/Benefits

• Climb-provided recertifications of relevant and required certifications

• Climb membership

• Retail discount

• Climb-provided equipment for use during scheduled hours

• Opportunities for continuing education