Adult Climbing Instructor
About The Position
Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe that climbing can be transformative and we’re driven to inspire lifelong climbers who seek learning, self-growth, and connection with the community. Climbing Instructors bring this to life by cultivating an engaging instructional environment that supports the community in their climbing journey. As a Climbing Instructor, you are passionate about supporting others in their climbing journey. You enjoy leading groups and cultivating an encouraging learning environment. You apply your climbing knowledge and experience to engagingly deliver climbing class curriculum and support the participants’ growth. As a Climbing Instructor, you are organized, reliable, and consistently demonstrate professionalism. You strive to continue developing your own skills and support the continued development of Mesa Rim’s Instructional Programs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have weekday evening availability, weekends as needed.
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
- Must have ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
- Must have a drive to grow professionally
- Must demonstrate a passion for climbing and have minimum of three years climbing experience
- Must enjoy being a teacher and instructing others
- Intermediate knowledge of climbing technique and movement required
- Must have experienced a variety of Mesa Rim climbing classes
- Must have understanding of all climbing programs content
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be customer-service oriented
Nice To Haves
- Certified Personal Training Certification preferred
- Yoga practice experience preferred
- Experience with Mesa Rim group fitness classes preferred
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Regularly teach Mesa Rim climbing classes (ex: Movement Series, Lead Series, Group Training Series)
- Instruct in accordance with the Mesa Rim Instructing Philosophy and Protocol
- Teach participants about applicable climbing movements and techniques, safely demonstrating as needed
- Manage time and group dynamic effectively, adapting curriculum as needed
- Teach and reinforce safety and injury-prevention protocols with participants
- Support with training new Team Members as needed
- Provide assistance to fellow instructors, providing clear and direct feedback as needed
- Ensure equipment levels meet program needs and inform supervisor of any shortfalls
- Motivate participants and encourage progress
- Provide information about complementary or related Mesa Rim programs and resources (climbing, yoga, private instruction, pro-shop gear, setting info, youth programs, Climbing Academy, etc.)
- Demonstrate professional behavior and excellent customer service at all times, paying special attention to being on time and prepared for all classes
- Support development of the department by initiating new projects, proposing feasibility, and presenting to supervisor
- Support in the development of class curricula as assigned
- As assigned, provide one-on-one or small-group private climbing experiences that are engaging and tailored to the client’s circumstance and desired outcomes.
- Assess client’s experience and abilities and prepare lesson curriculum accordingly
- Monitor client’s progress and adapt curriculum as needed
- Serve as Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values
- Other work-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another
- Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
- Access to professional development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
