Youth Programs Instructor
About The Position
The Front is looking for a Youth Programs Instructor at our Ogden Gym who can turn chalk dust and enthusiasm into real skill-building for our youngest climbers. The Front builds spaces that make climbing unforgettable - for beginners, dirtbags, and everyone on the wall between. Our mission is simple: create innovative facilities that maximize the climbing experience, spark real connections, and grow a community people are proud to be part of. Whether it's a first-timer sending their first V0 or a longtime member catching up at basecamp, we want every visit to feel like coming home to the crag. As Youth Programs Instructor, you'll coach our youth team athletes, run After-School Program sessions, lead birthday parties, and guide youth groups through the ropes (literally). You'll work with climbers of every age and ability, helping them build skills, confidence, and a genuine love for the sport - all while keeping the safety and stoke high.
Requirements
- You genuinely love teaching and connecting with kids
- Your schedule is open for afternoons, evenings, and weekends
- You've got 5+ years of experience across work, higher ed, or trade training
- You're an avid climber or outdoor athlete yourself
- You can motivate a room of young athletes with clear, positive communication
- You bring high energy, a great attitude, and real team spirit
- You're First Aid/CPR certified and Safe Sport trained (or ready to get certified - we'll train you, including CWI)
- You're physically ready to reach, bend, twist, pull, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs, plus stand, sit, or walk for extended stretches
- You like building systems and checklists that keep things running smoothly
- You put member experience first, solving problems on the fly to keep every guest stoked
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years in climbing instruction or programming
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on climbing instruction and training to kids of all ages and abilities
- Apply solid assessment and program design principles to keep sessions engaging and effective
- Greet every participant with energy and warmth - and actually learn their names
- Keep an eye on the wall, catching unsafe behavior before it becomes a problem (loose kids in fall zones, gear left on mats, running, etc.)
- Make sure kids stay in the right zones and aren't disrupting other members
- Help keep gym resources and facilities in good shape
- Jump in on other tasks as needed - flexibility is part of the send
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Discounts on food and merchandise
- Hands-on training and certifications (CWI, Safe Sport, and more)
- A community-driven workplace where climbing is the culture, not just the job
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
