Climbing Instructor 

Full Time - 37.5 hours (Incl. Evenings and Weekends)

£21,591 per year

Job Purpose

To supervise, instruct and train adults, children and organised groups in the use of the climbing centre, ensuring a safe, enjoyable and financially efficient service in both the climbing centre and gym.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To lead on day-to-day administrations duties for the Climbing Wall and Gym.
• To operate the membership software system and electronic point of sale equipment, and to sell merchandise and other products in the climbing front of house service.
• To effectively induct, support and advise brand new climbers, and climbers attending our Climbing Wall service for the first time.
• To undertake instruction of general public classes in a safe and professional manner.
• To oversee the climbing and gym facilities to the highest recognised safety standards and practices, including regular inspection of climbing wall structure.
• To proactively monitor equipment quality and ensure that all necessary equipment is fit for purpose.
• To monitor and ensure all customers' safe use of climbing wall and gym facilities and equipment.
• To understand and uphold the instructions of all management Risk Assessments relating to use of the climbing wall and gym facilities and to inform the Manager of any newly noted risks.
• To assist in the provision and planning of events as required.
• To promote The Showroom Climbing Centre and Gym, and other YMCA services

Person Specification

• Full understanding of indoor climbing and the associated techniques and practices.
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Outlook & Excel.
• Working within a Climbing Centre, similar environment, or with similar experience.
• Instructing climbers of different abilities.
• Climbing Wall Instructor (formally Climbing Wall Award) qualification.
• First Aid qualification (Level 3) or willingness to work towards.
• Energy, drive, enthusiasm, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate a range of people.
• Eye for detail and the ability to work to high standards and excellent administration, organisation and communication skills.

Please view the job description below for further personal specification details.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to our HR Team via recruitment@lincsymca.co.uk