Adult Climbing Instructor

Climbing Instructor Job Description

The Why:
Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe that climbing can be transformative and we’re driven to inspire lifelong climbers who seek learning, self-growth, and connection with the community. Climbing Instructors bring this to life by cultivating an engaging instructional environment that supports the community  in their climbing journey. 

The How: 
As a Climbing Instructor, you are passionate about supporting others in their climbing journey. You enjoy leading groups and cultivating an encouraging learning environment. You apply your climbing knowledge and experience to engagingly deliver climbing class curriculum and support the participants’ growth. As a Climbing Instructor, you are organized, reliable, and consistently demonstrate professionalism. You strive to continue developing your own skills and support the continued development of Mesa Rim’s Instructional Programs. 

The What: 
Group and Private Classes: Climbing Instructors are responsible for leading engaging instructional group classes that support the Mesa Rim Climbing Community. 

• Regularly teach Mesa Rim climbing classes (ex: Movement Series, Lead Series, Group Training Series)
• Instruct in accordance with the Mesa Rim Instructing Philosophy and Protocol
• Teach participants about applicable climbing movements and techniques, safely demonstrating as needed
• Manage time and group dynamic effectively, adapting curriculum as needed
• Teach and reinforce safety and injury-prevention protocols with participants
• Support with training new Team Members as needed
• Provide assistance to fellow instructors, providing clear and direct feedback as needed
• Ensure equipment levels meet program needs and inform supervisor of any shortfalls
• Motivate participants and encourage progress
• Provide information about complementary or related Mesa Rim programs and resources (climbing, yoga, private instruction, pro-shop gear, setting info, youth programs, Climbing Academy, etc.)
• Demonstrate professional behavior and excellent customer service at all times, paying special attention to being on time and prepared for all classes
• Support development of the department by initiating new projects, proposing feasibility, and presenting to supervisor
• Support in the development of class curricula as assigned 
• As assigned, provide one-on-one or small-group private climbing experiences that are engaging and tailored to the client’s circumstance and desired outcomes.
• Assess client’s experience and abilities and prepare lesson curriculum accordingly
• Monitor client’s progress and adapt curriculum as needed
• Serve as Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values

Other work-related duties as assigned

Hours vary and minimums may be required according to the needs of business operations at each location.
 

Must-Haves:

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have weekday evening availability, weekends as needed.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
• Must have ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
• Must have a drive to grow professionally
• Must demonstrate a passion for climbing and have minimum of three years climbing experience
• Must enjoy being a teacher and instructing others
• Intermediate knowledge of climbing technique and movement required
• Must have experienced a variety of Mesa Rim climbing classes 
• Must have understanding of all climbing programs content
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be customer-service oriented

Nice-to-Haves:

• Certified Personal Training Certification preferred
• Yoga practice experience preferred 
• Experience with Mesa Rim group fitness classes preferred
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification preferred

Get Stoked For Access To:

• Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another 
• Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
• Access to professional development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in a chair; utilize manual dexterity to handle or feel; use both hands at the same time; reach with hands and arms; reach overhead with arms; walk on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces; use a computer; talk, yell and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, and grip with hands. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. Employee will regularly work at heights of up to 52 feet with the use of climbing gear, rigging and/or ladders. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather), falling objects, trip hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn and bodily fluid.

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