Rock Climbing Instructor (2026-27)

PJA Proud; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Program discounts

Job summary

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Rock Climbing Instructor to supervise and teach rock climbing to children and all facility guests. The role focuses on ensuring safety and delivering quality instruction in a supportive environment.

This part-time position runs on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 pm, pays 30–40 USD per hour, and includes free membership plus program discounts for staff. MJCC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Certification in belaying.
• Demonstrated experience in rock climbing.
• Experience providing sports instruction to children and adults.
• Current CPR/First‑Aid/AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants and ensure the activity area is safe for participants.
• Provide instruction in rock climbing techniques.
• Create a positive experience for participants through professional and courteous behavior.

Skills

Rock climbing

Belaying

Customer service

First aid

Job description

SCHEDULE: Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:45pm

PAY RATE: $30-40/hr

STATUS: Part‑time

The MJCC is open to everyone of all backgrounds!

We provide a fun, team work environment and the chance to get to know and assist a diverse range of staff and members. Free membership and program discounts are included for every employee and we encourage all our staff to enjoy our comprehensive facilities and programming. Our facilities include a full-size gymnasium with basketball courts and a rock climbing wall, a fully‑equipped fitness center, racquetball courts, and an indoor sportsplex that boasts a soccer field and robust soccer leagues, an indoor playground, and a gymnastics area.

JOB SUMMARY

The Rock Climbing Instructor is responsible to maintain, oversee and provide customer service in the rock climbing portion of our facility. This primarily consists of teaching and instructing children, though services may be provided to all patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise program participants and ensure the activity area is safe for participants.
• Provide instruction in rock climbing techniques.
• Create a positive experience for participants through professional and courteous behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

• Certification in belaying.
• Demonstrated experience in rock climbing.
• Responsible experience providing sports instruction to children and adults.
• Current CPR/First‑Aid/AED certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed in a fitness/sportsplex center and require the ability to set up equipment and move quickly throughout the facility. This typically involves lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, gripping, bending, stooping, walking and running.

ABOUT US

The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a vital institution for Jewish culture and identification, proud to offer its programs and services to everyone. For more than 100 years, the MJCC has offered educational, social, cultural and recreational programs.

The MJCC and all its affiliated programs welcome all children, families and staff regardless of their religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.