YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM ROCK CLIMBING SPECIALIST, SPI REQUIRED (PART TIME)

Colorado Mountain Club-posted 9 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Golden, CO
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The Colorado Mountain Club's Youth Education Program provides active learning through outdoor and adventure education. We use an experiential approach to connect youth with their local surroundings, making learning relevant and fun by utilizing Colorado's greatest natural resource: the mountains! As a Rock Climbing Specialist, you will lead rock climbing instruction for youth ages 6-18, while fostering an engaging, fun, and safe environment for learning. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young adventurers, teach climbing techniques, and guide them on outdoor experiences in beautiful mountain settings. You will have the chance to lead youth on day and overnight programs, including rock climbing, teambuilding, environmental education, and more. Through experiential learning, you'll inspire youth to develop important outdoor skills, teamwork, and confidence.

  • Facilitate indoor and outdoor climbing lessons for youth ages 6-18, using hands-on teaching methods such as games, models, and props.
  • Belay, coach, and teach youth climbing techniques, including knot tying, belaying, climbing safety, and other technical climbing skills.
  • Lead participants on day and overnight climbing programs, including hiking, rock climbing, and teambuilding activities in both front and backcountry settings.
  • Prepare materials, equipment, and assist with the setup and breakdown of climbing sites and other program areas.
  • Foster a fun, safe, and engaging atmosphere by using effective communication, behavior management, and teaching methods.
  • Provide feedback and contribute ideas for program improvements in collaboration with the program design team.
  • Engage with parents and community partners to ensure excellent communication and customer service.
  • Assist the Coordinator and Manager in scheduling, logistics, and gear maintenance as needed.
  • Minimum of 21 years old.
  • AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) or equivalent certification required at time of hiring.
  • Current Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, or higher certification required.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Prior experience working in wilderness programs, outdoor education, or summer camps, especially in rock climbing or adventure education.
  • Ability to carry loads up to 60 pounds.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the CMC offices in Golden, CO.
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the CDC.
  • Submission of a criminal background check.
  • Associate's degree or higher in Adventure Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, Wilderness Leadership, or related fields.
  • Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), or Wilderness EMT certification preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
  • Workers' compensation insurance.
  • A Colorado Mountain Club membership.
  • Pro-deals with select outdoor gear manufacturers.
  • 32 hours of paid-time-off (PTO).
  • $250 per overnight day.
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