Climbing Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recreational facility in Evergreen, Colorado, is looking for a skilled climbing instructor to lead and supervise climbing classes. Responsibilities involve coaching a climbing team, ensuring guest safety, teaching climbing techniques, and managing class activities. Candidates should have at least two years of climbing industry experience and possess relevant certifications. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to instruct safely. The role emphasizes guest service and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in the climbing industry.
• Prefer indoor climbing wall instructor certification.
• CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Instructs climbing classes.
• Coaches climbing team.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Supervises participants and communicates with parents.

Skills

Moderate verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of fundamentals and instructional methods of climbing

Ability to instruct participants properly and safely

Ability to perform work in an indoor environment

Job description

## Description**Nature of Work** Under the direction of the Facility Specialist, this position is responsible for leading and teaching skills pertaining to climbing instruction, and supervises participants safely in a public recreational facility.**Essential Functions*** Instructs climbing classes* Coaches climbing team* Must possess a highly defined focus towards both internal and external guest service* Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment or skill* Explains and demonstrate principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, and feet to achieve proficiency* Observes during practice to detect and correct mistakes* Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations* May manage classes of children by keeping attention* Find substitutes for classes when not available* Communicates with participants, parents, coordinator(s) and supervisor as necessary* Attends all required meetings and trainings* Sets up, cleans up, and moves equipment for proper class or party* Checks equipment and space for proper safety* Report accidents and injuries that occur during class* Administer first-aid as necessary**Management & Supervisory Duties*** Oversees participants in class.**Illustrative Examples of Duties*** Set up/clean up for daily circuits or classes.* Record attendance and/or progression of participants in classes.## Qualifications**Skills & Abilities*** Moderate verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of fundamentals and instructional methods of course being taught.* Knowledge of both indoor/outdoor climbing* Ability to instruct participants properly and safely to reach goal.* Ability to perform work in an indoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.* Ability to teach structured climbing classes**Required Training, Experience & Qualifications*** Two or more years of experience in the climbing industry* Prefer indoor climbing wall instructor certification from recognized program* Prefer AMGA Certification for outdoor summer climbing camps* CPR/AED, and First-Aid Certification, or have the ability to obtain within six-months (6) of employment\*Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job.