Summer Adventures Facilitator

Bouldering Project; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Gym Membership

Pro deals

Time & Half on select holidays

Job summary

Bouldering Project in Washington, DC is hiring Summer Adventures Facilitators to lead climbing instruction and youth activities for day camps. You’ll ensure a safe, inclusive environment, manage check-ins, waivers, and gear, and collaborate with the Programs Manager to deliver engaging activities for ages 4-14.

This temporary role runs June through August 2026, with shifts mostly weekdays, offering opportunities to mentor campers, build community, and gain hands-on coaching experience in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Enjoy working with youth ages 4-14.
• Available to work evenings.
• Camp shifts Mon-Fri 8:00am–6:30pm; 7.5 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Lead climbing instruction, games, and activities for youth programs.
• Facilitate check-in, waivers, rental shoes, and orientation.
• Provide excellent customer service to families entering the facility.
• Maintain regular communication with Program Leadership about youth programming.
• Attend training shifts before first shift and be available for 7 of 10 weeks (June 22–Aug 24, 2026).

Skills

Leadership

Youth engagement

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connections with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

Summer Adventures Facilitators provide exemplary leadership and foster a safe and inclusive environment for all youth program participants. Instructors lead and facilitate climbing instruction, games, and activities across all youth programs and are expected to follow and uphold all BP rules and policies related to youth instruction and programs.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.

Requirements

• Bringing about safe play for all the campers attending camp over the Summer Camp
• Facilitate check-in, waivers, rental shoes, facility rules and orientation with Youth Program participants.
• Instruct full day Youth Program sessions in collaboration with/under the guidance of the Programs Manager.
• Participate in individual and group coaching of scheduled groups.
• Provide excellent customer service to all families entering the DC Bouldering Project facility.
• Maintain regular communication with Program Leadership regarding youth programming at BP.
• Communicate with youth participants and their families in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide ongoing feedback to youth, their families, and Program Leadership regarding the needs and development of youth programs participants.
• Attend a training shift before your first shift.
• Be available at least 7 of the 10 weeks between June 22nd – August 24th 2026.
• Camp shifts are generally 7.5 hours in length Mon-Fri between the hours of 8:00am and 6:30pm.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Enjoy working with youth (ages 4-14)
• Available to work evenings
• Previous youth experience is preferred
• Previous physical education teaching is preferred.

Benefits of working at Bouldering Project include:

• -Time & Half on the following select holidays:
• Independence Day (July 4th),Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (December 24th), New Year’s Eve (December 31st), and New Years Day (January 1)
• -Accrued Sick & Safe Time
• -Industry Benefits:
• Free Membership for you and a plus one to all BP gyms
• Pro deals from industry and local partners

Salary Description

$18.5-20