What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gateway Programs - Summer Camp Instructor position at Movement?
At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
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Description
Come join a growing organization of Climbing/Yoga/Fitness Gyms across the country! Movement’s mission is to Create Community, Share Passion, and Inspire Philanthropy. We are committed to the communities we serve and developing future leaders.
Movement is committed to growing the climbing community through a shared vision for outstanding customer service, inspirational designs, and highly engaged communities. Movement gyms feature bouldering, top-roping and lead climbing, as well as amenities like yoga studios, functional fitness and cardio zones, childcare, and retail pro shops. Each facility caters to participants of all abilities – from competitive athletes to weekend adventurers and families. Presently, Movement is represented in greater Washington D.C., San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Fountain Valley, and Portland. We are looking to build an extraordinary team to enable our continued growth and strive to hire individuals who are aligned with our core values of passion, integrity, innovation, partnership, and inclusion.
JOB SUMMARY
The Instructor for Summer Camp Gateway Programs is a passionate, motivated individual who loves to work with and teach youth, provides a great customer experience, and has a desire to grow in the climbing community. The position involves top rope belaying for children and sometimes adults, facilitating games and activities, and managing risks for participants during our various youth programs. The programs include week-long camps, After School programs, parties, and other programs as needed. Part-time instructors are primarily working with youth between the ages of 6-17 for ~1.5-4 hours per class, depending on the program. Prior climbing experience is not expected or required – we are excited to train individuals who are excited to learn!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a supervised and controlled environment during all our youth and other programs.
- Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
- Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
- Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
- Speak open and honestly; asking for help when needed and look to learn from mistakes.
- Develop skills to effectively communicate with others and listen to other perspectives to build partnerships.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Have a passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness, or an interest in engaging with our community, and shows a growth mindset through a willingness to learn and a sense of curiosity.
- Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve common goals.
- Interest in working with both children and adults to support others having transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
- Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
- Prior experience working with youth preferred but not required.
- Ability to work 6-10 hours per week primarily on weekday mornings, afternoons, and/or weekends. Weekend availability required.
- Ability to work a complete Summer Camp or After School Program. Summer Camps run Tuesday-Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions and After School programs run for 4 consecutive weeks on the same day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a part-time temporary summer position with ability to join the team long term.
Compensation for this role starts at $15.00/hr and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals.
New hires will complete a screening process.
Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.
Climbing Skills can be taught – no experience required!
Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and programs positions within the gym.
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
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