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Location

Boulder, Colorado

Salary

$20 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

Lead rock climbing programs for female and non-binary campers while ensuring safety through risk management and gear inspection. Support additional camp activities such as mountain biking, paddling, and hiking while serving as a positive role model.

Requirements summary

Must be at least 18 years old with professional or personal climbing experience and certifications in Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporting. Drivers must be 20+ with a valid license and a clean driving record.

professional certificateCustomer ServiceDrivingCPRRisk ManagementChild SupervisionFirst AidRock Climbing InstructionGear ManagementTrad ClimbingAnchor BuildingTop Rope SettingRappel Setup

Job description

We are looking for Rock Climbing Specialists for our Girls Climb Program providing rock climbing instruction to female and non-binary campers seeking an inclusive, encouraging learning environment. Instructors who are passionate about bringing the love of the sport to our Girls Climb Campers are highly encouraged to apply!! Important Details Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 30-36 hours/week (position depending) Position Duration: Training begins as early as May 16 and as late as May 23. Programs run between May 26 and continue through August 14.

Compensation

  • Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure.
  • Starting hourly are below:
  • Assistant
  • Climb
  • Instructor: $19.75/hour
  • Rock
  • Climbing
  • Specialist: $20.70/hour
  • Relevant
  • Certification
  • Bonuses:
  • Single
  • Pitch
  • Instructor (SPI): $400
  • Wilderness
  • First
  • Aid: $100
  • Wilderness
  • First
  • Responder/EMT: $350 Additional bonuses available for $100 - $400 per certification paid end-of-season
  • Job Duties With a co-instructor, you will spend a week with a group of campers participating in and leading programs in rock climbing as well as supporting other camp programs including mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and more (training provided for all core sports!) Set top ropes and releasable rappels without supervision; Gear management, inventory, and daily inspection Safety is key!!
  • You will be responsible for risk management and teaching our campers how to recreate safely You are a role model for our campers; you will demonstrate and guide campers in appropriate behavior, attitudes, and activities Provide exceptional customer service to our campers, parents, and Avid families Most positions require you to be eligible to drive - our Drivers transport campers to and from program areas using company passenger vans with gear and flatbed trailers in tow.
  • You will be required to attend a driver training and pass an assessment during staff orientation Your Background Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of camp for all positions Drivers: Must be at least 20 years of age, 3-year valid driver’s license, and have a clean driving record +1 years of experience working with kids in a professional or volunteer setting preferred Personal and/or professional climbing experience required; will be assessed on the following technical skills: trad climbing, building anchors (both traditional and natural), top rope, a variety of climbing knots, and setting up rappels.
  • Rock Climbing Specialists will take a pass/fail technical skills assessment as part of training Minimum of Basic First Aid, CPR, and Mandatory Reporter certification by the start of camp (and we can point you in the right direction to get this done!!) Specialized certifications eligible for end-of-season bonuses! $100 - $400 per certification Our Interview Process After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next: Step 1: We review your application for qualifications Step 2: Invitation to complete a one-way video interview Step 3: 40-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional) Final decision!!
  • This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

Benefits

  • Certification Bonuses