Gateway Instructor

Movement; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

In-gym discounts

Guest visits

Pro-deals

Job summary

Movement is seeking a Gateway Instructor I for Programs in Golden, CO to teach youth and provide an outstanding customer experience. The role involves top rope belaying for children, leading games and activities, and managing risks across youth programs such as week-long camps, After School programs, and parties.

Part-time shifts run 2–4 hours per class, with training provided for newcomers. Ideal candidates are passionate, resilient, and community-minded, ready to grow within the climbing

Qualifications

• Passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness and willingness to learn.
• Openness to learn from others and collaborate.
• Interest in working with youth and adults to support transformative experiences.
• Ability to work 6-10 hours per week on weekday afternoons and/or weekends.
• Availability to participate in After School Programs (typically 8 consecutive weeks).

Responsibilities

• Provide a supervised and controlled environment during all our youth and other programs.
• Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
• Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
• Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
• Speak openly; ask for help when needed and learn from mistakes.
• Develop skills to effectively communicate with others and listen to other perspectives to build partnerships.

Job description

Golden, 700 Golden Ridge Rd, Golden, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:59 AM

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

JOB SUMMARY

The Gateway Instructor I for Programs is a passionate, motivated individual who loves to work with and teach youth, provides a great customer experience, and has a desire to grow in the climbing community. The position involves top rope belaying for children and sometimes adults, facilitating games and activities, and managing risks for participants during our various youth programs. The programs include week-long camps, After School programs, parties, and other programs as needed. Part-time instructors are primarily working with youth between the ages of 4-17 for 2-4 hours per class, depending on the program. Prior climbing experience is not expected or required – we are excited to train individuals who are excited to learn!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a supervised and controlled environment during all our youth and other programs.
• Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
• Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
• Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
• Speak open and honestly; asking for help when needed and look to learn from mistakes.
• Develop skills to effectively communicate with others and listen to other perspectives to build partnerships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Have a passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness, or an interest in engaging with our community, and shows a growth mindset through a willingness to learn and a sense of curiosity.
• Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve common goals.
• Interest in working with both children and adults to support others having transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
• Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
• Prior experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• Ability to work 6-10 hoursper week primarily on weekday afternoons and/or weekends.
• Ability to work a complete After School Program. After School Programs typically run for 8consecutive weeks on the same day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a part time position
• Starting at $19.29 - $19.50 per hour, with flexibility based on experience
• Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals
• New hires will complete a screening process.
• Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.
• Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and programs positions within the gym.

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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Golden, 700 Golden Ridge Rd, Golden, Colorado, United States of America