At Eden Rock we pride ourselves on the inclusive, fun environments we create. When you walk into one of our walls there will always be a friendly smile to welcome you.
Unfortunately the outdoor industry is still very underpaid, especially when you take into account the many hours of experience needed, paying for training and tickets, (usually gaining the said experience in your own time) having to care for and manage others in what can be high risk activities.
You can sit on a till at Tesco/office cleaner/ baby sitter and be paid more than £15 hour which is more than most climbing wall instructors get I suspect.
I imagine the tickets and training necessary for a wall manager are almost equivalent to a masters degree. Add to that the responsibility of managing half a dozen staff and the h&s of the centre.
An engineering manager would command double that salary.
I appear to have answered my own question, the cost of cool is half a salary. Step away from Fonzie, he is bad for your wealth.
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