Climbing School Instructor

The Climbing School (CS) Instructor position at Momentum is a dynamic position that covers the adult instructional needs at Momentum Climbing Gyms. It requires knowledge of gym operations, technical climbing skills, and exceptional interpersonal communication.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

• Teach Momentum's Core Class series (Learn to Climb, How to V3, How to V5) 
• Regularly work with groups of 6 people with varying skill levels
• Available to provide private instruction to beginner and intermediate level climbers
• Willingness to learn and conduct climbing clinics on specific skillsets (endurance, dynamic movement, hold types, training, etc)
• Follow Momentum's teaching methods to ensure a consistent experience throughout our gyms

Administration

• Work closely with Program Managers to understand business direction, growth, and philosophy 
• Aid in growing Climbing School Class enrollment
• Instruct regularly occurring classes and private lessons  
• Develop program ownership among instructors to continually grow positive program culture
• Attend ongoing training and staff meetings as needed

Customer Service and Facility Obligations 

• Instruct classes and personal coaching
• Well versed knowledge of all climbing school offerings - price, times, and dates and content
• Ability to put immediate needs of participants first at all times
• Ability to command respect, enforce safe climbing practices, recognize unsafe conditions, and discuss any concerns with fellow coaches and participants in a professional manner

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Part-time 
• Hourly Compensation DOE (starting at $20/hour+)
• Days and times are flexible - Must be available 1-2 weeknights and 2 weekends per month. 
• Membership at all Momentum locations
• Discount on Momentum instruction and programs
• Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners after 90 days of employment

Hours and Availability

• PART TIME- regularly scheduled 4-6 hours per week with opportunity to increase that with private coaching
• Preferred as an adjunct to other gym duties (Operation staff, youth programs, routesetting etc.)
• Weekends and evenings required, potentially on short notice

Experience, Skills, and Certifications

• Preferred at least 5 years climbing experience, minimum 3 years and show a strong enthusiasm for climbing
• Experience in the disciplines of bouldering and sport climbing
• Preferred 5.12 sport climbing, V7 bouldering, traditional experience
• Experience in customer service, teaching, or group facilitation 
• Experience with formal instruction
• Individuals must be highly organized and able to maintain complex personal schedules
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, through email and phone
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Have the flexibility to manage an ever-changing workload with varying levels of clientele
• Willing to respond to unexpected tasks with a positive attitude

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced environment on a regular basis 
• Comfortable speaking in front of and providing instruction to large groups
• Be comfortable working at height, moving up and down a climbing wall
• Continuously stand and walk on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to demonstrate climbing skills as need. Technique and hard skills
• Able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs of weight on a regular basis
• Able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed