Adult Instruction

Boston Bouldering Project, LLC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Memberships for employees and a plus‑1

Gear and merchandise discounts

Health and well-being programs

Paid vacation

Balance and supportive work culture

Job summary

Boston Bouldering Project is seeking an Adult Instruction Coach to join our team in Somerville, MA. The role focuses on delivering intermediate and advanced bouldering instruction, collaborating with coaches and the Programs Manager, and upholding a welcoming and safety‑minded gym culture.

Applicants should have climbing coaching experience, a USAC Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience instructing or coaching climbing in a professional environment.
• USAC Coach Certification (Level 1, 2 preferred) or similar; not required but preferred.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Show up on time and be in the right mindset for the program.
• Collaborate with coaches and Programs Manager to implement intermediate/advanced curriculum.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive, and constructive environment.
• Foster community among participants.
• Manage groups of adults in a busy climbing environment.
• Communicate with participants, front desk staff, and Programs Manager.
• Lead drills and activities with growth mindset and goal setting.
• Must appropriately represent the Boston Bouldering Project in all capacities.

Skills

Climbing instruction

Group coaching

Safety protocols

Customer service

Education

USAC Coach Certification (Level 1, 2 preferred)

Tools

Personal training certification

Job description

Description

ABOUT THE BOULDERING PROJECT

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

The guiding principle behind every decision we make at the Bouldering Project is this — what can we do to make being at our gyms the best experience possible, for every individual who walks through the door. These individuals are serious climbers, recreational climbers and first‑time climbers. They are athletes training for marathons and enthusiasts using climbing to reach health and fitness goals. These individuals are also our staff — an amazing, hardworking, devoted, driven, inspired and inspiring group of people.

Hours: Part-time. Requires evening and/or weekend availability

Reports to: Adult Instruction Coordinator

The Adult Instruction Coach will be responsible for the collaborative implementation of curriculum for higher levels of bouldering instruction beyond an introductory level.

General Responsibility

• Show up, be on time, be in the right mindset for the program you are facilitating
• Work collaboratively with coaches and Programs Manager to implement climbing and training curriculum for intermediate and advanced level bouldering instruction
• Embody SBP values of being welcoming, supportive, positive and constructive in all circumstances
• Foster community amongst participants
• Think critically about logistics of programs, ensuring best experience for participants
• Regularly communicate with participants, front desk staff, and Programs Manager
• Manage groups of adults of varying abilities in a busy climbing environment
• Facilitate drills/activities/etc. maintaining a sense of purpose regarding participants' learning (i.e. growth mindset, goal setting, etc.)

Risk Management

• Confident in taking leadership enforcing safety protocol
• Educate participants of SBP’s rules and general climbing etiquette with clarity
• Able to maintain calm and composure in the midst of high stress scenarios
• Maintain organized and detailed incident reports

Interpersonal Contacts

• Works closely with all staff members and managers, especially fellow instructors
• Works closely with and reports directly to the Programs Manager
• Frequent interactions with members and customers
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with coworkers and supervisor
• Comfortable giving written and verbal feedback regularly regarding curriculum
• Willing to collaborate with other facilitators, share responsibilities, help out when needed
• Must appropriately represent the Seattle Bouldering Project in all of these capacities
• Be appropriately available to talk with gym visitors about questions, concerns, and feedback; and to pass along any higher-level conversations to the Programs Manager

Benefits

• Memberships for employees and a plus-one, as well as monthly guest passes
• Gear and merchandise discounts in-store and at local and online retailers
• Health and well-being programs for eligible staff
• Paid vacation for eligible staff
• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core values

Working Conditions

Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events, including possible evenings and weekends. Duties often occur before and after regular business hours.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.

Requirements

• Experience instructing or coaching climbing in a professional environment
• USAC Coach Certification (Level 1, 2 preferred), personal training certification, or similar certification not required but preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Wages will be determined within payband based on experience climbing and coaching, SBP experience, and performance.