Lead Youth Indoor Rock Climbing Instructor

Do you have a passion for indoor rock climbing and enjoy working with kids? The Boulder Rock Club is hiring youth instructors for our after-school Youth Climbing Clubs. This position requires afternoon availability between 3:45-7:15PM at least three days/week, with potential for some weekend work. 

• Job Title: Lead Youth Indoor Rock Climbing Instructor
• Position Type: Part-time
• Pay rate: $20.50 per hour to start

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team in planning and facilitating groups of children ranging in age from 6-17.
• Coordinate with co-instructors to implement activities for climbing club and/or day-off-school camps.
• Teach climbing safety and technical skills such as top-rope belaying, bouldering falls, gym etiquette, and basic climbing technique to youth aged 6-17.
• Communicate with other instructors about expectations, progress, and behavior/risk-management issues.
• Oversee a top-rope belay & bouldering environment during programs.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The perfect candidate for this position: 

• • Can effectively communicate and collaborate with other peer instructors and adult management.
  • Has prior experience working with children ages 6-17.
  • Is able to pass the BRC top-rope belay certification test.
  • Can lift and hold a minimum of 20 lbs above your head.
  • Can stand on feet for long durations (1 hour +) on uneven surfaces.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and enjoys problem-solving in real time.
  • Understands basic climbing techniques & technical systems related to top-rope climbing.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to work all or most of the club/camp sessions assigned to them.
  • All applicants must be 16 years or older for employment at Boulder Rock Club

Benefits include

• Free membership at BRC while actively employed
• Opportunity for advancement and wage increase
• Periodic in-house training on a variety of climbing skills & group management techniques
• Industry discounts with various climbing-related companies
• Discounts at local businesses including Prana, Black Diamond, and Rock & Resole.

To apply, email / share your resume with the programming supervisor.