Climbing Instructor

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Climb Nashville - Nashville, TN/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Undisclosed/div /div h4Description/h4p dir="ltr"strongExpectations/strong/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongMaintain a thorough understanding of Climbs Mission - To be a catalyst for community through personal transformation - and how it applies to instruction/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongInstruct in an effort to enact Climbs Vision - Connect People + Movement/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongShow excellent dedication to customer service, organization, and risk management/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongDisplay high levels of responsibility, accountability, and reliability/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongProvide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongDisplay professionalism and a positive attitude when working with clients and staff/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongMaintain a thorough understanding of training philosophies specific for climbing technique, skill, and strength development/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongKeep relevant certifications and proficiencies up to date and current with support from Climb/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongStay knowledgeable on all Climbs policies, procedures, and operations/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongMaintain a thorough, evolving knowledge of best practices and equipment in the industry so equipment can be appropriately managed and monitored/strong/p /li /ul h4Qualifications/h4brp dir="ltr"strongResponsibilities/strong/p pnbsp;/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongConduct lead and top rope climbing and belay lessons while displaying the utmost level of expertise, knowledge of best practices, and adherence to Climb policies/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongProvide climbing and belay test-outs to Climb customers with a strict adherence to Climbs policies and attention to customer service/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongAssume a leadership role in Climbs community. Work hard to be present, build connections between community members and the instruction department and community members/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongUse heightened levels of experience and climbing knowledge to provide high levels of instruction to clients of all ability levels/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongBe able to work with groups in the gym, including lead climbing clinics and certifications/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongBe self-motivated: Identify instructable moments and act upon them/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongBe able to lead clients through activities in a professional manner/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongHave a general understanding of training specific philosophies for climbing including, but not limited to/strong/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongSkill Development (body positioning, tension, dynamic movement, footwork, etc)/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongFinger Strength amp; Contact Strength/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongProper Warm-Up amp; Recovery/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongEndurance for Different Types of Climbing/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongTactical Approach to Maximize Climbing Ability/strong/p /li /ul /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongCommunicate with the General Manager regarding any program needs/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongAssist other gym departments with miscellaneous tasks including cleaning, helping customers at the front desk, retail, etc. /strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongMaintain an intermediate to advanced level of fitness and climbing ability/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongBe able to coach youth team and/or other youth programs in the gym /strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongMaintain familiarity with modern climbing equipment and its application with regards to a climbers individual needs/strong/p /li /ul pnbsp;/p p dir="ltr"strongDesired Qualifications/strong/p pnbsp;/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongAMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification (SPI Certification preferred)/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongWilderness First Aid certification (WFR certification preferred)/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongPerformance Climbing Coach Certification (preferred)/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongUSA climbing safesport certification /strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongExperience working with youth and large groups/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongExperience offering climbing lessons/training to groups or individuals/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongTeam building experience/strong/p /li /ul pnbsp;/p p dir="ltr"strongHours/strong/p pnbsp;/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongPart time hours only/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongAbility to work weeknights and some weekends/strong/p /li /ul p dir="ltr"strongCompensation/Benefits/strong/p ul li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongClimb membership/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongClimb-provided equipment for use during scheduled hours/strong/p /li li dir="ltr" p dir="ltr"strongOpportunities for continuing education/strong/p /li /ul