Climbing Instructor

CLIMB HQ LLC•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain a thorough understanding of Climbs Mission - To be a catalyst for community through personal transformation - and how it applies to instruction Instruct in an effort to enact Climbs Vision - Connect People + Movement Show excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management Display high levels of responsibility, accountability, and reliability Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner Display professionalism and a positive attitude when working with clients and staff Maintain a thorough understanding of training philosophies specific for climbing technique, skill, and strength development Keep relevant certifications and proficiencies up to date and current with support from Climb Stay knowledgeable on all Climbs policies, procedures, and operations Maintain a thorough, evolving knowledge of best practices and equipment in the industry so equipment can be appropriately managed and monitored

Nice To Haves

AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification (SPI Certification preferred)
Wilderness First Aid certification (WFR certification preferred)
Performance Climbing Coach Certification (preferred)
USA climbing safesport certification
Experience working with youth and large groups
Experience offering climbing lessons/training to groups or individuals
Team building experience

Responsibilities

Conduct lead and top rope climbing and belay lessons while displaying the utmost level of expertise, knowledge of best practices, and adherence to Climb policies
Provide climbing and belay test-outs to Climb customers with a strict adherence to Climbs policies and attention to customer service
Assume a leadership role in Climbs community. Work hard to be present, build connections between community members and the instruction department and community members
Use heightened levels of experience and climbing knowledge to provide high levels of instruction to clients of all ability levels
Be able to work with groups in the gym, including lead climbing clinics and certifications
Be self-motivated: Identify instructable moments and act upon them
Be able to lead clients through activities in a professional manner
Have a general understanding of training specific philosophies for climbing including, but not limited to Skill Development (body positioning, tension, dynamic movement, footwork, etc) Finger Strength & Contact Strength Proper Warm-Up & Recovery Endurance for Different Types of Climbing Tactical Approach to Maximize Climbing Ability
Communicate with the General Manager regarding any program needs
Assist other gym departments with miscellaneous tasks including cleaning, helping customers at the front desk, retail, etc.
Maintain an intermediate to advanced level of fitness and climbing ability
Be able to coach youth team and/or other youth programs in the gym
Maintain familiarity with modern climbing equipment and its application with regards to a climbers individual needs