Youth Programs Instructor

The Front Climbing Club; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Discounts on food and merchandise

Hands-on training and certifications (

A community-driven, climbing-obsessed

Job summary

The Front Climbing Club in Salt Lake City is seeking a Youth Programs Instructor to coach and grow youth team athletes, run After-School Programs, lead birthday parties, and guide youth groups.

You’ll work with kids of all ages and abilities, keeping the vibe fun, safe, and encouraging. This part-time role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend availability with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience (work, school, or training combined).
• 1–2 years coaching or instructing climbing.
• First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport, and CWI certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver climbing instruction to youth at varying skill levels.
• Design and run age-appropriate programming and skill assessments.
• Greet participants warmly and learn their names.
• Monitor behavior and redirect safely when needed.
• Ensure kids stay in approved areas for uninterrupted climbing.
• Maintain gear and program resources.
• Support other tasks as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Teaching kids

Climbing enthusiast

Team player

First Aid

CPR

Safe Sport

CWI

Job description

Youth Programs Instructor - South Main & SLC Gyms

Ready to Send with the Next Generation?

If you light up watching a kid stick their first dyno or nail a new grade, we want you on our team. Come teach, mentor, and climb alongside the future of our sport.

About The Front

The Front is more than a gym - we're basecamp for Utah's climbing community. Across our Salt Lake, South Main, and Ogden locations, we build spaces that spark real connection, fuel personal growth, and keep people coming back to the wall. We're chalk dust, high-fives, and a community that shows up for each other.

About the Role

As our Youth Programs Instructor, you'll coach and grow the skills of our youth team athletes, run After-School Programs, lead birthday parties, and guide youth groups through their climbing journey. You'll work with kids of every age and ability, keeping the vibe fun, safe, and encouraging every step up the wall.

• Location: South Main / SLC Gyms
• Pay: $17–$19/hour
• Schedule: Part-time, with availability needed afternoons, evenings, and weekends

What You'll Do

• Deliver climbing instruction and training that meets kids where they're at
• Design and run age-appropriate programming and skill assessments
• Greet every participant with genuine enthusiasm - and learn their names!
• Keep an eye on the wall and speak up when behavior needs a friendly redirect (loose kids in fall zones, gear left on mats, etc.)
• Make sure kids stay in the right areas so members can climb undisturbed
• Help maintain gear and program resources around the facility
• Jump in on other tasks as needed - we're a team

What You Bring

You might be a great fit if:

• You've got a genuine passion for teaching and working with kids
• You're an avid climber or outdoor athlete yourself - you live this stuff
• You bring at least 5 years of professional experience (work, school, or training combined), ideally with 1–2 years coaching or instructing climbing
• You communicate clearly and know how to motivate young athletes with positivity
• You've got high energy, a great attitude, and thrive working as part of a team
• You're comfortable reaching, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, and staying on your feet through a shift
• You hold (or are ready to get) First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport, and CWI certifications - we'll train you if you're not certified yet
• You genuinely care about the guest experience and look for ways to make it better

Perks & Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Hands-on training and certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safe Sport, CWI)
• A community-driven, climbing-obsessed team culture
• Room to grow within The Front's programs and departments

Join Us!

If you're ready to help shape confident young climbers and be part of a crew that takes community as seriously as sending, we'd love to see your application. Come climb with us.

We're an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all.