Position Description: Instructors work together with the Camp Director/Coordinator to plan and implement adventures for their campers.
Inside-Out: Our hybrid camps feature indoor and outdoor activities during day camp. Campers will range in age from 11-14.
Summit Leadership: Our Leadership Camps are week-long camps that focus on indoor climbing skills, leadership development, refine their communication, explore social-emotional learning, master effective feedback delivery, and practice facilitation techniques. Campers will range in age from 14-16 years old.
Desired Applicant Attributes: We are seeking highly qualified instructors/guides to facilitate our outdoor and hybrid climbing programs.
Applicants for this position should:
- Have experience guiding/leading trips outdoors. SPI preferred but not necessary.
- Be a proficient belayer and lead belayer.
- Site management experience.
- Have the skills and patience to keep themselves and others safe and happy in inclement weather – layering systems, self-care, rainy day games, positive attitude, etc.
- Expect to spend most of the day on their feet, actively engaged with the campers.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enjoy working with children ages 11 -16 in an indoor/outdoor setting.
- Are comfortable working at a tech free camp.
- Place a high value on risk management and have the skills to implement risk management in a variety of settings.
- Hold a current CPR and BLS certification. WFR preferred.
- Plan to have FUN! Summer Camp is a place for fun, making friends, and trying new things. We expect our Instructors to foster a fun and positive atmosphere.
Position Details: Instructors should be available to work from June 15 – August 21. Camp hours and days depend on the program – more information on these camps can be found here. Priority given to applicants who are available for the entire summer season (through August 21). Hourly rate for days at Salt Pump – starting at $17 an hour, pay commensurate with experience. Day rate for days outside of the facility.
To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to both kidsme@saltpumpclimbing.com as well as Sydney Crispin, Youth Programs Director, at sydney@saltpumpclimbing.com.
