Parthian Climbing Southampton is looking for a passionate climber to join our team as a Head Duty Manager.

We have been the market leader in delivering a fun, inclusive, and rewarding indoor climbing experience since the opening of our first centre in the amazing St Benedict's Church, Manchester, in 2005. We offer climbing for everyone, building a passionate community that inspires and grows the next generation of climbers. Climbing is one of the fastest growing lifestyle sports in the UK and Europe and our new centre will give people of the area the ability to embrace the climbing experience, community, and lifestyle that we love.

With our centre in Southampton, we encompass all types of climbing: bouldering, top-roping, lead climbing and speed climbing, with many auto-belays. Built by Entre-Prises, the wall is state of the art and includes a carbon copy of the Olympic bouldering wall and speed wall from the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. During their time in the centre, our customers, young and old, novice to experienced, can also enjoy delicious, locally sourced food and drinks from our café, train in our fitness room and purchase climbing clothing and equipment from our shop.

Our Duty Managers are responsible for the day to day running of the centre, mentoring the instructor and reception team to create an atmosphere where customers can have fun, try climbing for the first time, and improve their fitness in an inclusive environment, underpinned by the highest standards of safety, customer service and positive team engagement.

What we are looking for…

• Warm, energetic personalities
• Lead instructor experience preferred 
• RCI or CWI qualifications are essential with CWDI desirable 
• Weekend and evenings availability is essential

Areas of responsibilities include:

• Managing the Duty Manager Team
• Scheduling and Admin
• Café
• Retail
• Social Media

If you have a passion and previous experience in any of the above areas of responsibility please detail this in your CV and cover letter.   

We will provide training and development to ensure that you flourish in the role and grow with the company.

Our offer to the Head Duty Manager:

• Free climbing (of course)
• Competitive wage
• Full Time contract
• Funded training and qualifications to achieve success
• Fun and supportive working environment
• Industry standard holidays and pension contributions
• Trade discounts on selected brands