Part-Time Climbing Wall Program Lead

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

California Institute of Technology seeks an experienced climber to supervise recreational use of the bouldering cave and vertical wall, while providing physical education instruction to Caltech community members and students. The role includes training groups or individuals, ensuring safety, and coordinating route setting and program schedules within an inclusive environment.

The position requires 4-year college degree or equivalent, 2+ years climbing instruction, and First Aid/CPR certification

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent combination of work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience based on program needs.
• 2 years of vertical climbing instruction, experience and education.
• First Aid/CPR training and/or certification or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mastery of ropes, belay technique; ability to verbally assist climbers navigating routes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and teaches fundamentals of bouldering and rock climbing, exercise or fitness program where formal instructional training and certification is required.
• Develops tiered fitness programs to meet various skill levels of students/participants.
• Maintains accurate records of classes including attendance and participation of students and participants.
• Works with management to develop physical education class/programs schedules.
• Safe supervision of the climbing wall used by members during open hours.
• Work in a diverse environment with a variety of climbers to safely participate,instruct, advise and provide assistance for members.
• Follow without fail, the climbing wall procedures as outlined by our documents and the assistant director for recreation.
• Priority on record keeping, cleanliness and order of the equipment and climbing spaces.
• Report any unsafe practices immediately, including the authority to immediate close the wall/gym.
• Works closely with APER operations team, climbing instructor, assistant directors for facilities and recreation.
• Recruit, train, and develop route setters.
• Provide monthly inspections of the climbing wall and climbing equipment. Maintain and replace old, broken, worn, equipment.
• Ensure climbing wall area and equipment is in a clean and safe condition.
• Enforce all climbing wall policies and procedures. Update climbing wall policies and follow industry standards.
• Ensure route quality (spinning holds, missing tape, broken holds, route variety, etc.) and change routes that have inconsistent moves or that may cause injury.
• Determine which walls will be stripped and set, and the number and difficulty of routes to be set.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Belay technique

Safety instruction

Record keeping

Group instruction

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

California Institute of Technology seeks an experienced climber to supervise recreational use of the bouldering cave and vertical wall, while providing physical education instruction to Caltech community members and students. The role includes training groups or individuals, ensuring safety, and coordinating route setting and program schedules within an inclusive environment.

The position requires 4-year college degree or equivalent, 2+ years climbing instruction, and First Aid/CPR certification