Single Pitch Instructor - Summer Camps

Edgeworks Climbing & Guiding

MISSION:

To be the innovative leader of indoor climbing, outdoor adventure, and fitness for the active community.

VISION:

To provide exceptional customer experiences focused on climbing and fitness that challenge and inspire an active lifestyle.

CORE VALUES:

Community

A welcoming group of climbing enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and friends connecting through our shared interests in climbing, fitness and fun.

Professionalism

A focus on excellence; from staff training, accreditation, and program development to facility offerings, partnerships, and everything in between; going above and beyond to deliver quality experiences and knowledgeable staff.

Integrity

A commitment to do what we say and stay true to our word, ourselves, our goals, and our community.

Adventure

Our motivation for all things; providing the inspiration, the instruction, the venue, and the excitement to help everyone achieve their goals - inside the gym and outside.

General Summary
Each Edgeworks location (Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma) is seeking one AMGA Single Pitch Instructor who can maintain a safe and fun learning environment for youth climbers, ages 7-17 in our Summer Camp program. The SPI will facilitate the day-to-day operations during outdoor summer camps, including conducting high quality instruction, transportation, and risk management. The SPI is also responsible for providing supervision and mentorship for up to two other instructors on the summer camp team.

Summer Camp SPIs will average 3 days per week of outdoor instruction. Single Pitch Instructors report to and collaborate with the Summer Camp Lead SPI and the Youth Program Manager/Coordinator. Opportunities may exist for indoor instruction, professional development, or guiding for the right candidate.

Core Functions

• Facilitate all aspects of single pitch rock instruction including leading sport climbs up to 5.10 in difficulty.
• Oversee a small team of instructors in a single pitch, front-country cragging environment.
• Demonstrate an inclusive teaching philosophy focused on developing confidence, ability and growth on and off the walls.
• Drive a 15-passenger van between the gym and the outdoor venue.
• Manage program equipment, including daily inventory and loss prevention.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that motivate and engage youth climbers.
• Teach climbing skills, teamwork, and personal responsibility to a variety of ages.
• Teach the fundamentals of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Minimum qualifications

• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) or higher
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or higher
• Experience driving large vehicles- Valid driver license with a clean driving record
• Personal outdoor rock climbing experience including leading outdoor sport climbs, anchor building, and route-cleaning experience
• Able to facilitate risk management decision-making and implementation in a team setting
• Able to deliver programs without guidance or supervision
• Able to manage instructional site to ensure participant security at all times
• Available up to 40 hours per week from: June 22nd to August 30th
• Available for up to two days of in-person training June 15th-19th
  

Desired qualifications

• Leadership in an outdoor workplace
• Experience teaching climbing skills to youth
• Leave No Trace Trainer

Employment Status and  Compensation:  

• Seasonal: June 15 - August 28
• Interviews for this position will began in mid-April
• Part-time, not to exceed 40 hours per week
• Typically Monday-Friday, potential for weekend work
  
• Edgeworks Membership and Discounts
• (6.5) Days Sick Leave, accrued each pay period on an annual basis
  
• Potential for professional development or guiding opportunities
• Industry Benefits/Perks
  
• Instructors for outdoor camps must be 18 year of age or older