What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climbing Instructor position at Telluride Academy?
Job Title: Climbing Instructor (Part-Time Seasonal)
Commitment Requirement: Term: January - Febuary. Shifts: 1-4, 2.25-5 hour shifts per week
Compensation: $20 Hourly DOE
Telluride Academy's Climbing Instructors oversee a safe and educational Winter PE and After-School Program for Academy Students. The Climbing Instructors will work with the Program Manager to provide immersive and meaningful instruction to students for each Winter PE and After-School session. Instructor responsibilities will include facilitating a skills-based curriculum and ensuring a safe, engaging and educational experience for students. Additionally, all staff are expected to practice and teach environmental stewardship principles and leadership and team-building initiatives to groups of students.
Climbing Instructors will familiarize themselves with after-school climbing program offerings and associated locations.
Additional responsibilities include: Maintaining the Academy’s climbing equipment and space, creating unique programming opportunities, and assisting the Program Manager with gear inventory and safety check/recertification procedures.
Qualifications Include:
*Display a strong sense of organizational best practices and protocols.
*A current WFA and CPR/AED
*Annually Pass a Federal Background Check and Display a clean driving record to transport students to outdoor climbing sites.
*Experience climbing and belaying
*Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and risk assessment
Salary : $20