Youth Climbing Instructor- Arlington Heights

First Ascent LLC • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is seeking a friendly, caring, and fun youth climbing instructor. First Ascent has a robust and ever expanding youth program that includes 4-week youth rec classes or 8-week youth rec classes (ages 6-14), youth camps and a strong competitive youth team program. Between our changing 4-week or 8-week session offerings (classes are often added throughout the year), our youth camps and group events, we are always looking to add quality youth instructors that will help us grow and develop our world class youth program.

Requirements

• Applicants must have availability during the 5pm-7pm time-slot on weekdays, and/or 1am-6pm timeslot on weekends.
• The ideal applicant will have previous experience teaching rock climbing to children.
• 1 year or more of experience working with children, preferably in sports, is strongly preferred.
• 1 year or more of personal climbing experience is preferred, but not required.
• High level of energy to match the energy of kids who are always 'climbing the walls!'
• Be safety focused and vigilant.
• Possess good communication skills with both children and adults.
• Be dependable and timely.
• Upstanding reputation in the climbing community.

Responsibilities

• Independently run 1 to 1.5 hour classes with 4-6 students (depending on age).
• Implement a structured curriculum, but also be creative and flexible when necessary to maintain maximum student engagement at all times, and adapt to individual student needs.
• Communicate with parents regarding their child’s progress.
• Coordinate and communicate with our Youth Rec Director on a regular basis.
• Contribute ideas for new teaching exercises or games.
• Opportunity to work private lessons and group events that pay a premium rate.

Benefits

• Part time, hourly role with competitive compensation.
• Free membership to all First Ascent locations.
• Access to pro-deals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level