Climbing Instructor
We’re a rock climbing gym looking for front desk staff, but what we really want are people who recognize that stepping into our communities has the power to change lives.
Instructors do not need to be peppy and upbeat 100% of the day, but they should exude a sense of warmth and be comfortable engaging diverse populations both at the front desk and on the floor. You will be the face of our gyms and be working in a team-centered, dynamic environment.
Experience in climbing isn’t a requirement but it is recommended. We are a gym founded by outdoor climbers and we believe in getting outside to climb just as much as we believe in the indoor gym community. How hard you climb is not a factor in your job, but you should have enough experience to speak the lingo, make safety calls, be familiar with gear and equipment, and be confident in your ability to learn and adapt. Above all else you need to have a strong desire to be part of The Pad community.
Our Mission:
To build immersive experiences, spaces, and opportunities through climbing, community, fitness, and love
Instructors do not need to be peppy and upbeat 100% of the day, but they should exude a sense of warmth and be comfortable engaging diverse populations both at the front desk and on the floor. You will be the face of our gyms and be working in a team-centered, dynamic environment.
Experience in climbing isn’t a requirement but it is recommended. We are a gym founded by outdoor climbers and we believe in getting outside to climb just as much as we believe in the indoor gym community. How hard you climb is not a factor in your job, but you should have enough experience to speak the lingo, make safety calls, be familiar with gear and equipment, and be confident in your ability to learn and adapt. Above all else you need to have a strong desire to be part of The Pad community.
Our Mission:
To build immersive experiences, spaces, and opportunities through climbing, community, fitness, and love
Here’s a typical workload:
- Teach instruction class
- Private lessons
- Helping with the Youth Team as needed
- Running member events
- Helping out with gym comps.
- Maintaining inventory of climbing equipment and regular inspections
- Monthly meetings with Instruction Coordinator
- Facilitate private and group classes
- Perform basic sales and computer software operations
- Execute belay and lead tests as needed, members and guests are required to wait 24 hours before testing after a lesson
- Handle participants concerns
- Maintain safe practices in facility
- Act as a representative of the community and make a genuine effort to get to know and support members and fellow employees
- Confidently communicate with supervisors and peers about gym and your own needs, improvements, and goals
- Minimum of 2 years experience in all aspects of climbing
- Ability to confidently climb V5/5.11+ (preferred)
- Confidence in standing up to strangers and those you care about when it comes to following rules
- Genuine interest in other people’s experiences
- Communicate clearly with peers and the community
- Experience with speaking to or working in a dynamic environment
- Confidence in standing up to strangers and those you care about when it comes to following rules and upholding the values of the company
- Able to tie knots and move across uneven surfaces and stairways
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Work as a member of a team, you will interact with other crew members as well as other department teams
- Lover of learning and a deep interest in improving things for those around them
- Friendly, enthusiastic attitude, can exhibit warmth and empathy
- Tech savvy enough to use and apply a wide variety of applications, including Word, Google Drive, Gmail, and Asana
- Actively seek new opportunities to improve self and the community at large
- Uphold company values and use the mission statement to guide decisions
What we have to offer:
- Growth opportunities
- Holiday closures
- Paid bi-monthly on the 15th and last day of the month
Benefits:
- Accrued paid time off
- Transfer and promotional opportunities
- Gym membership for self plus immediate family
- Retail and merchandise discounts
If you’re adaptable, have a positive outlook, and love learning and improving, we want to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diverse voices and experiences aligned with the vision of our organization: Climbing. Community. Fitness. Love.
