Youth Climbing Instructor - West Loop
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 during the 4-8pm time slot on weekdays and/or 8am-2pm time slots on weekends. Preference will be given to applicants with additional weekday availability
- 1 year or more of experience working with grade school children is required, preferably in a group setting
- 1 year or more of personal climbing experience is required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- The ideal applicant will have previous experience teaching rock climbing to children
Responsibilities
- Independently run 50-60 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 management on a regular basis
- Contribute ideas for new teaching exercises or games
Benefits
- Part time, hourly role starting at $19.00/hr.
- Opportunity to work private lessons and group events that pay a premium rate
- Free membership to all First Ascent Locations
- Access to pro-deals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
