Rock Climbing Instructor (2026-27)

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy•Portland, OR

1d•$30 - $40

About The Position

The Rock Climbing Instructor maintains and oversees the rock climbing area of the Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) and provides customer service to facility patrons. The role primarily involves teaching and instructing children, although services may be provided to all patrons. The instructor supervises participants, keeps the activity area safe, teaches rock climbing techniques, and helps create a positive experience through professional and courteous behavior. Work takes place in a fitness and sportsplex center and involves setting up equipment and moving quickly throughout the facility. The schedule is Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., and the pay rate is $30–$40 per hour. The MJCC describes its workplace as a fun, team-oriented environment serving a diverse range of staff and members. Its facilities include a gymnasium with basketball courts and a climbing wall, a fitness center, racquetball courts, an indoor sportsplex with a soccer field, an indoor playground, and a gymnastics area. The MJCC welcomes people of all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Certification in belaying.
Demonstrated experience in rock climbing.
Responsible experience providing sports instruction to children and adults.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Ability to set up equipment and move quickly throughout the facility.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks involving pushing, pulling, gripping, bending, stooping, walking, and running.

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee the rock climbing portion of the facility and provide customer service.
Supervise program participants and ensure the activity area is safe.
Provide instruction in rock climbing techniques.
Create a positive experience for participants through professional and courteous behavior.