Adult Climbing Instructor

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

BP Adult Climbing Instructors are responsible for bringing the industry’s most unique, accessible, and innovative climbing instruction experience to life. They are responsible for providing unparalleled levels of customer service, engagement, and connection as they introduce people to and support them on their lifelong journey with climbing in a way that is healthy, sustainable, fulfilling, and fun.

Class Instruction Responsibilities

• Assist operations staff with check-in procedures for climbing class participants
• Embody BP instruction values of being welcoming, supportive, positive and constructive in all circumstances
• Be in constant pursuit of better understanding climbers through dedicated empathy and a desire to connect with individuals
• Display confidence in enforcing safety protocol and gym policies
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and BP leadership to develop and implement climbing and training curriculum
• Regularly manage groups of adults of varying experience levels and curate excellent learning environments in a busy climbing environment
• Stay up to date with the latest climbing training methodologies and maintain an active curiosity about the climbing industry and innovation
• Work closely with other gym staff to balance the needs of other departments and equipment/resource use
• Maintain the cleanliness and professionalism of all climbing spaces
  
  
  

FACILITY SAFETY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE

• Maintain the highest possible standards of risk management and be in constant pursuit of ways to mitigate risk
• Respond to any and all safety or health incidents following the Safety Manual and BP protocol
• Conduct documentation of incidents through incident report log
• Ensure that all participants are aware of the risks, rules, and regulations of the facility
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience instructing or coaching climbing in a professional environment preferred
• Climbing experience significantly higher than the level of instruction being performed is required
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide, receive and implement feedback
• 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a background check
  
  
  

SCHEDULE AND EXPECTATIONS

• Though instruction will be performed on a regular basis, many duties require an ability to be flexible in working hours: weekdays, weekends, mornings, and nights may be required
• Schedule preferences will be taken into consideration
• Show up on time, be present, and exist in the appropriate mindset for the program that you are facilitating
  
  
  

BENEFITS

• While BP’s performance expectations are high, so are its expectations for maintaining a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. BP Instructors enjoy the following benefits with their employment:
• Discounts on Bouldering Project retail items
• Gym memberships for you and a partner
• Access to industry pro deals and discounts
• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core values
  
  
  

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.