YOUTH CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR

First Ascent LLC • Chicago, IL

98d • $19

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 8-week youth rec classes (ages 3-17), kids drop-in times, youth camps and a strong competitive youth team program. Between our school year program, summer/ winter 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 between 4pm-8pm time-slot on weekdays, and/or 8am-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, 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.

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 the Youth Rec Manager on a regular basis.
• Contribute ideas for new teaching exercises or games.

Benefits

• Part time, hourly role starting at $19/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.

What This Job Offers

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