Youth Program Instructor

Rock Spot Climbing; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Spot Climbing in Rhode Island seeks Youth Program Instructors to deliver engaging, safe climbing instruction for children across weekly classes and special programs. Instructors will teach techniques, supervise sessions, and communicate with families to ensure a positive learning environment.

The role emphasizes lesson planning, hands-on coaching, and teamwork with program and gym managers. Prior youth instruction and belaying experience are preferred, with CPR/First Aid certification or

Qualifications

• Outgoing, friendly personality.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Experience creating or implementing lesson plans.
• CPR and First Aid (or willing to acquire).

Responsibilities

• Deliver First Class Customer Service in a safe, positive learning atmosphere for a 10 week session.
• Provide High Quality Instruction, teaching hard skills and technique in small groups.
• Interact professionally with students and parents.
• Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting for individual needs.
• Collaborate as part of a team and support floor staff duties.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Education background

Youth experience

Lesson planning

Audience engagement

Rule enforcement

Punctuality

CPR/First Aid willing

Education

Education, 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

We are looking for

• 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