Climbing Gym Instructor

Vision and purpose

Living and breathing excellence distinguishes us in sport and active healthy living. Engage. Empower. Inspire. Deliver.

Job description

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Climbing Wall, Climbing Gym Instructors assume the lead in the facilitation of climbing programs and services offered through the CARSA Climbing Centre. This group bookings, registered programs, lessons, birthdays and adaptive climbing programs. We expect our climbing gym instructors to provide leadership and instruction while ensuring a safe and enjoyable climbing experience for all participants.

Overview of duties

Provide safe climbing instruction including basic climbing movement, belay skills, other techniques
Supervise groups ranging from children to adults with a wide variety of ability levels
Belaying for large groups using a mechanical assist braking device
Always ensure the safety of clients by monitoring the Climbing Centre’s rules of conduct
Administer Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability forms to climbing participants
Administer Top Rope Belay Tests and provide new customers with Facility Safety Orientations
Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
Manage all equipment necessary for the set up and take down for each program
Ensure Climbing Centre equipment storage areas and space is clean, safe and organized
Provide First Aid/CPR, if necessary and complete Incident/Accident Report Forms in a timely manner.
Other relevant duties as assigned