YOUTH CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

First Ascent LLC•Arlington Heights, IL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Climbing Instructor at First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, you play an essential role in creating a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where young climbers can build confidence, develop skills, and foster a lifelong love of climbing. You are a positive and caring presence within our ever-expanding youth program, supporting climbers ages 3–17 across 8-week rec classes, drop-in programs, camps, group events, and our competitive youth team. We look to you to deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction that balances skill development, safety, and fun. You’ll help uphold program standards, adapt to the diverse needs of our growing community, and contribute to a consistent, high-quality experience for climbers and their families. Working collaboratively with fellow instructors and program leadership, you’ll help cultivate a supportive team culture and ensure every young athlete feels encouraged, challenged, and excited to return—while having a great time along the way.

Requirements

Applicants must have availability between 4pm-8pm time-slot on weekdays, and/or 9am-2pm timeslot on weekends. Preference will be given to applicants with additional weekday availability.
The ideal applicant will have previous experience teaching rock climbing to children.
1 year or more of experience working with grade school children is required
1 year or more of personal rope climbing experience is required. Applicants without prior top rope experience will not be considered at this time.
High level of energy and affect.
Belay certified at FA or ability to pass belay certification upon hire.
Be safety focused and vigilant.
Possess excellent communication skills with children and adults.
Be dependable and timely.
Upstanding reputation in the climbing community.

Responsibilities

Independently run 60-90 minute classes with 4-6 students or co-instruct with 6-12 students.
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 the Youth Leadership Team on a regular basis.
Contribute ideas for new teaching exercises or games.