Youth Program Instructor

Rock Spot Climbing; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a positive climbing experience for youth at an innovative climbing facility. As a Youth Program Instructor, you will engage with young climbers, providing high-quality instruction and personalized lesson plans in a supportive environment. Your role will be pivotal in creating a fun, safe, and productive atmosphere for students and their families. This position is perfect for dynamic individuals who are passionate about climbing and education, and who thrive in a collaborative team setting. If you are ready to inspire the next generation of climbers, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly personality with teaching or coaching experience.
• Ability to engage youth and create personalized lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Teach climbing skills and manage class activities effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Instructional Skills

Communication

Lesson Planning

Teamwork

Engagement

Detail Orientation

Reliability

CPR and First Aid

Rock Climbing Experience

Education

Education in Recreation or Related Field

Job description

Youth Program Instructors at Rock Spot Climbing are responsible for providing excellent customer service to young students and their families by running weekly classes and special programming at our facilities. Youth Program instructors work under the supervision of the Program and Gym Managers of their facilities.

Our team members are dynamic individuals who are on board with our Mission and Core Values, noted below.

Roles and Responsibilities

• First Class Customer Service - Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning atmosphere for a 10 week session.
• High Quality Instruction - Teach hard skills as well as technique in a small group setting, while managing the flow of activities/learning during class and week to week.
• Professional Communication - Interact regularly and professionally with students and parents.
• Personalized Lesson Planning - Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting and modifying lessons based on the needs of individual students.
• Terrific Teamwork - Operate as part of a team and be able to perform all floor staff functions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Schooling in education, recreation, or a related field preferred
• Previous indoor rock climbing and belaying experience
• Experience teaching/coaching a hands-on skill or sport
• Experience working with youth of all ages
• Experience creating or implementing lesson plans
• Ability to engage an audience
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations
• Detail oriented and organized
• Punctual and reliable
• CPR and First Aid (or willing to acquire)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.

Rock Spot Climbing Mission Statement:

At Rock Spot Climbing we provide a positive climbing experience for all.

Rock Spot Climbing Core Values

• Promote Climbing to All Ages, All Abilities