Youth Climbing Instructor

Youth Climbing Instructor

Starting: immediately
Work load: PT, 4-10 hours/week
Must have weekend afternoon and weekday evening availability
Pay-rate: $20/h

Climbing Instructors are responsible for supplying a safe and engaging atmosphere for students.

Responsibilities

Arriving in a timely manner and ready to interact positively with your group of students
Acting as a role model for the students in the program
Describing and demonstrating climbing techniques
Engaging with climbers and tailoring instruction to their needs
Encouraging students to participate in various climbing related activities and to adopt a mindset of growth and exploration
Patiently dealing with challenging behaviors and scenarios, while maintaining a mature, solution-oriented attitude
Being creative and focused on problem solving
Improving your performance by incorporating feedback from superiors and colleagues into your work routine
Giving feedback on the program’s strengths and weaknesses and identifying potential streamlining of processes, where appropriate

Requirements

At least 1 year climbing experience, knowledge and technical expertise
Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred, not required)
Experience in an instructional setting or with childcare
Availability to work weekday afternoons and evenings, weekend mornings and afternoons
Maintaining at least 1 class per week

Perks

Free membership for employee
Free membership for one significant other (for employees working at least 20 hours/week in the previous month)
Career development opportunities
There is potential for this role to be combined with our opening at our Welcome desk. Please let us know in your application materials if you are interested in that role as well.

Please send your resume and cover letter at jobs@halfmoonbouldering.com with the subject “Climbing Instructor” including any supporting documentation (certifications, recommendations, etc.)