Instructor – Chatham

Climbing Business Journal; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gravity Vault membership

Pro-deals with outdoor industry brands

Retail shop discounts

Sick leave per NJ law

Job summary

The Gravity Vault Chatham is seeking a friendly Instructor to welcome guests and deliver a consistently positive guest experience. You will check in customers, assist with memberships, and support belaying for sessions and classes.

Training is provided; climbing experience is a plus but not required. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and a team‑oriented culture in a community gym setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Availability: Weekdays, evenings and weekends (min. 15 hours per week).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Climbing experience is a plus but not required; Comprehensive training provided.
• Experience working with children is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using our POS system to check in customers and answer questions in person or over the phone.
• Assisting customers with membership and retail sales.
• Belaying for private sessions, youth and adult classes as well as parties.
• Ensuring safety of both staff and customers within the facility.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the facility by assisting with opening and closing cleaning procedures.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Belaying

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Climbing experience

Children experience

Communication skills

Job description

At The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms, our mission is to ensure every climber has a positive and memorable experience. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our customers and team members alike. Our success depends on the passion, reliability and professionalism of our staff. We take pride in our team-oriented culture built on mutual respect, collaboration and a work hard/play hard spirit.

As an Instructor at The Gravity Vault Chatham, you represent the face of our business and have the most direct interaction with customers. Working closely under the guidance of the management team, you play a key role in delivering a consistently positive experience for guests each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Using our POS system to check in customers and answer any questions they may have in person or over the phone.
• Assisting customers with membership and retail sales.
• Belaying for private sessions, youth and adult classes as well as parties.
• Ensuring safety of both staff and customers within the facility.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the facility by assisting with opening and closing cleaning procedures.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Availability: Weekdays, evenings and weekends (min. of 15 hours per week).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Climbing experience is a plus but not required. Comprehensive training will be provided.
• Experience working with children is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $15.92/hour plus tips where applicable.
• Complimentary Multi-facility Gravity Vault membership after introductory period.
• Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners.
• Retail shop discounts.
• Earned Sick Leave in accordance with NJ law.