Climbing Instructor

TN United Kingdom; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking social enterprise dedicated to building healthy communities through active living. As a climbing instructor, you'll create a fun and safe environment for participants of all ages while sharing your passion for climbing. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive team that values growth and well-being. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Support throughout the climbing instructor award scheme

Full Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working options

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Access to ongoing personal development and training

Company Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Discounts on activities, shop, and cafes

Additional discounts from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a leisure environment.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and awareness of hazards for all climbing participants.
• Run engaging climbing sessions for all ages and abilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Engagement

Climbing Experience

Education

Climbing Wall Instructor Qualification

Job description

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We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes it's people who make a community. We build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure, we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to flourish. We aim to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We treat our People and communities with the same respect, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number — you're part of our cause.

More about your role

Do you love climbing? Do you enjoy sharing your passion with others?

You will be involved in providing an exciting and fun environment for our leisure users, engaging in their climbing experience, and ensuring safety and entertainment at all times. Your role is to ensure all participants are safe and aware of hazards; customer safety is our top priority. You will run fun and engaging climbing sessions for all ages and abilities, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in our climbing wall.

Rate of pay:

• Unqualified Instructor: £12.00 per hour
• Qualified Instructor: £12.35 per hour

More about you

You should have experience working in a similar environment and engaging with children. Experience in a climbing environment is desirable but not essential, as we are willing to train and develop our colleagues. A climbing wall instructor qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Strong communication skills are essential.

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering many challenges and opportunities for growth.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Support throughout the climbing instructor award scheme
• Alignment with the Real Living Wage foundation
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult, and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working options (part-time, shift work, etc.)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ongoing personal development and training
• Company Pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan – up to £500 savings per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, shop, and cafes
• Additional perks, including discounts from shops, cinemas, and more