Movement is committed to growing the climbing community through a shared vision for outstanding customer service, inspirational designs, and highly engaged communities. Movement gyms feature bouldering, top-roping and lead climbing, as well as amenities like yoga studios, functional fitness and cardio zones, childcare, and retail pro shops. Each facility caters to participants of all abilities – from competitive athletes to weekend adventurers and families. Presently, Movement is represented in greater Washington D.C., San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Fountain Valley, and Portland. We are looking to build an extraordinary team to enable our continued growth and strive to hire individuals who are aligned with our core values of passion, integrity, innovation, partnership, and inclusion.

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructor for Youth Programs is a passionate, motivated individual who loves to work with and teach youth, provides a great customer experience, and has a desire to grow in the climbing community. The position involves top rope belaying for children, facilitating games and activities, and managing risks for participants during our summer camps. Part-time instructors are primarily working with youth between the ages of 6-13 for up to 6 hours per day, up to 5 days per week. Prior climbing experience is not required – we are excited to train individuals who are excited to learn!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a supervised and controlled environment during all our youth programs.
• Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
• Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
• Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
• Speak open and honestly; asking for help when needed and looking to learn from mistakes.
• Develop skills to effectively communicate with others and listen to other perspectives to build partnerships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Have a passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness, or an interest in engaging with our community, and shows a growth mindset through a willingness to learn, and a sense of curiosity.
• Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve common goals.
• Interest in working with both children and adults to support others having transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
• Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
• Prior experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• Ability to work up to 32 hours per week primarily for summer camps with the potential for some weekend events or involvement in our After School Programs.
• Ability to work Summer Camps from June - August, full-day or half-day indoor camps, and availability for in-person training in mid-May.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a part-time position.

Starting hourly rate is $17.29.

Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals.

New hires will complete a screening process.

Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.

Top Rope Belaying Skills can be taught – no experience required, but is preferred.

Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and program positions within the gym.

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.