Climbing Instructor

Expectations

• Maintain a thorough understanding of Climbs Mission - To be a catalyst for community through personal transformation - and how it applies to instruction

• Instruct in an effort to enact Climbs Vision - Connect People + Movement

• 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

• 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 Climbs 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

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 Climbs policies and attention to customer service

• Assume a leadership role in Climbs 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

• Be able to work with groups in the gym, including lead climbing clinics and certifications

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

• Be able to lead clients through activities in a professional manner

• Have a general understanding of training specific philosophies for climbing including, but not limited to

  • Skill Development (body positioning, tension, dynamic movement, footwork, etc)

  • Finger Strength & Contact Strength

  • Proper Warm-Up & Recovery

  • Endurance for Different Types of Climbing

  • Tactical Approach to Maximize Climbing Ability

• Communicate with the General Manager regarding any program needs

• Assist other gym departments with miscellaneous tasks including cleaning, helping customers at the front desk, retail, etc.

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

• Be able to coach youth team and/or other youth programs in the gym

• Maintain familiarity with modern climbing equipment and its application with regards to a climbers individual needs

Desired Qualifications

• AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification (SPI Certification preferred)

• Wilderness First Aid certification (WFR certification preferred)

• Performance Climbing Coach Certification (preferred)

• USA climbing safesport certification

• Experience working with youth and large groups

• Experience offering climbing lessons/training to groups or individuals

• Team building experience

Hours

• Part time hours only

• Ability to work weeknights and some weekends

Compensation/Benefits

• Climb membership

• Climb-provided equipment for use during scheduled hours

• Opportunities for continuing education