Youth Program Instructor

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

Job summary

Rock Spot Climbing in South Kingstown, RI is seeking enthusiastic Youth Program Instructors to run weekly classes and special programming. Instructors provide high-quality instruction, safe learning environments, and engaging activities for young climbers.

You will plan lessons, communicate with parents, and collaborate with a supportive team to deliver excellent customer experiences while promoting climbing for all ages and abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching a hands-on skill.
• Ability to work nights/weekends.
• Experience with youth of all ages.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain.

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.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Youth experience

Lesson planning

Public speaking

Teamwork

Belaying experience

CPR/First Aid

Education

Education/recreation field background

Teaching/coaching experience

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 work nights/weekends
• 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
• Create Outstanding Customer Experiences
• Build Relationships, Make Connections
• Strive For Excellence
• Succeed as a Team