Climbing Academy Birthday Party Staff

Momentum Indoor Climbing • Salt Lake City, UT

10d

About The Position

Event Hosts work birthday parties and group events at Momentum Indoor Climbing. They supervise participants, provide top-rope belaying and instruction, facilitate games and activities, and create positive customer interactions. Event Hosts report to either the General Manager or Group Coordinator, depending on the location.

For birthday parties, Event Hosts set up and clean the party area, engage groups of 10–25 participants ages 3 and older, belay climbers, facilitate activities, and enforce gym safety policies. They also interact with parents and guests, assess participants’ skill levels, and ensure climbers use equipment in accordance with gym policies and manufacturer specifications.

For group events, Event Hosts supervise youth and adult participants and facilitate the selected climbing experience: bouldering, belay instruction, or professional belaying. They maintain knowledge of gym programs and offerings and ensure participants use proper equipment and follow climbing safety procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of climbing experience and strong enthusiasm for climbing.
• Comfort working with children ages 3–18.
• Ability to prioritize participants’ needs and create a safe, fun environment.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct while engaging with children, parents, and staff.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to empathize and communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Able to work in a loud, high-energy environment regularly.
• Comfortable speaking in front of and providing instruction to large groups.
• Comfortable working at height and moving up and down a climbing wall.
• Must be able to climb confidently and safely to heights to perform rescues.
• Able to stand, walk, and work on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Weekend availability for birthday parties and groups is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in coaching, programming, or facilitation.
• Weekday availability for group events is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up birthday party areas and supplies.
• Supervise and engage birthday party groups of 10–25 participants, ages 3 and older.
• Top-rope belay participants.
• Facilitate games and interactive activities.
• Enforce Momentum policies to help ensure participant safety in a friendly and professional manner.
• Interact with parents and guests to provide excellent customer service.
• Assess participants’ skill levels and provide appropriate support.
• Ensure climbers use rental or personal gear according to gym policies and manufacturer specifications.
• Supervise and engage youth and adult participants at group events.
• Facilitate bouldering-only experiences by supervising participants, providing guidance on proper bouldering techniques, and ensuring safety.
• Teach proper belaying techniques during belay instruction sessions.
• Belay participants safely and efficiently during Pro Belay sessions while maintaining safety protocols.
• Maintain working knowledge of gym programs and offerings to provide accurate information.
• Ensure participants use proper equipment and follow Momentum climbing safety procedures.

Benefits

• Free membership at all Momentum Climbing locations.
• One buddy pass each time you use Momentum’s facilities.
• Discounts on Momentum instruction and programs.
• Access to pro-deals through outdoor industry partners after 90 days of employment.
• Opportunity to develop and improve teaching and facilitation skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed