Job Title: Climbing Instructor  

Reporting to: Head of Instruction and Safety  

Hours: Minimum 1 Day per Week (Saturday) – Immediate Start  

Salary: from £115 day rate 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Mile End Climbing Wall for a motivated and people-focused Climbing Instructor. 

Mile End Climbing Wall (MECW) is operated by the charity Development through Challenge (DtC). 

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to deliver high-quality climbing sessions to a diverse range of participants, from complete beginners to experienced climbers. If you're someone who enjoys working with people, values teamwork, and wants to help others develop their skills in a welcoming and safety-conscious environment, we'd love to hear from you. 

As part of this role, you'll deliver bouldering, top rope, and auto belay sessions, adapting your approach to suit the needs of each group or individual. You'll play a key part in creating sessions that are engaging and inclusive. 

We welcome candidates who are confident, proactive, and eager to develop as instructors - no prior experience is required as we provide training and ongoing support. You'll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and community. 

What you'll need: 

• A minimum of Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) assessment 
• Availability for at least one full day per week (Saturday) 
• A positive, adaptable attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively 

We offer: 

• We value our team and offer a range of benefits to show it: 
• Generous enhanced company sick pay 
• Free climbing for you and a guest 
• Access to physiotherapy support when you need it 
• Discounted access to our on-site sauna  
• Confidential counselling services available to all staff 
• Regular staff social events and community activities 
• Cycle to Work scheme to help you save on commuting costs 
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities 

To apply: 

Please send your CV (including relevant experience) along with a short covering statement explaining why you'd like to join our instructing team. 

Email your application to [email protected].

We are actively recruiting and will close applications when we find suitable candidates. 

Not sure you meet every requirement? 

Research shows that some people - particularly women, people of colour, and disabled people - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single criterion. If this role excites you and you're keen to learn, we strongly encourage you to apply. You could be exactly the person we're looking for. The only criteria we absolutely require is Climbing Wall Instructor Qualification.  

Much of our work is with children and adults at risk of abuse and as such we follow rigorous child protection policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.