Climbing Instructor

• Climb instructors are heavily leaned on as curators of Climb’s culture and instillers of Climb’s Mission and Vision. A thorough understanding of Climb’s Mission and Vision is required.


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  Show excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management

  
  


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  Display high levels of responsibility, accountability, and reliability

  
  


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  Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner

  
  


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  Be a team player - “a rising tide lifts all boats”

  
  


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  Display professionalism and a positive attitude when working with clients and staff

  
  


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  Maintain a thorough understanding of training philosophies specific for climbing technique, skill, and strength development

  
  


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  Keep relevant certifications and proficiencies up to date and current with support from Climb

  
  


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  Stay knowledgeable on all Climb’s policies, procedures, and operations

  
  


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  Maintain a thorough, evolving knowledge of best practices and equipment in the industry so equipment can be appropriately managed and monitored

  
  


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

  
  


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  Communicate with the Programs Director and General Manager regarding any program needs

  
  


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  Advocate for the gym, its staff, and its product offerings inside and outside the facility

  
  


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  Maintain an intermediate to advanced level of fitness and climbing ability

  
  

Responsibilities

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  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

  
  


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  Provide climbing and belay test-outs to Climb customers with a strict adherence to Climb’s policies and attention to customer service

  
  


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  Assume a leadership role in Climb’s community. Work hard to be present, build connections between community members and the instruction department and community members

  
  


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  Use heightened levels of experience and climbing knowledge to provide high levels of instruction to clients of all ability levels through private lessons

  
  

Hours

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  This position is hourly

  
  


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  Must be available to work most weekday evenings, some weekdays, and occasional weekends

  
  

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  USA Climbing safesport certification 

  
  


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  CPR/FA Certification

  
  


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  Thorough understanding of climbing processes, procedures, equipment, safety, and risk management 

  
  


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  5+ years of climbing experience

  
  


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  Ability to lift 50+ lbs and walk on uneven surfaces

  
  


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  Must maintain a reliable mode of transportation

  
  

Desired Qualifications

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  AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification with lead endorsements

  
  


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  AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification

  
  


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  Wilderness First Responder Certification or Wilderness First Aid certification 

  
  


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  Ability to climb 5.12 and V7

  
  


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  Outdoor guiding experience

  
  


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  Experience working with youth and large groups

  
  


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  Experience offering climbing lessons/training to groups or individuals

  
  


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  Team building experience

  
  


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  Experience in fitness, climbing, or training programming

  
  

Compensation/Benefits

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  Climb-provided recertifications of relevant and required certifications

  
  


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  Climb membership

  
  


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  Retail discount

  
  


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  Climb-provided equipment for use during scheduled hours

  
  


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  Opportunities for continuing education