SoCal CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR

ABOUT VITAL

VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public from 9am to 11pm, but only members can unlock the door at night to use the facility without staff running the show. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL Community so exceptional.

We are optimists at heart and this manifests itself across all aspects of VITAL—perhaps nowhere more clearly than in the way we treat people. We believe in our team, we believe in our customers, and we believe in our community.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We train, trust, help, support and invest in the people who work here. Our goal is to bring up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond. Our goal is to be the best place to work in the industry. This supportive culture means that we are an innovative, challenging, and fun place to work.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. We believe that by trusting our customers we make the world a better place. We build and operate our gyms to such a high standard because everyone deserves to be a part of something wonderful. The relationships people form at VITAL enrich life and lead to new adventures. By living out our belief in our customers they, in turn, believe in one another. This reciprocal goodwill makes VITAL so much more than just a physical place—it makes VITAL one of the things that makes life rich.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. We build our gyms in places we love. This makes it a joy to fulfill our responsibility to be an upstanding part of the local community. It is a privilege to have a business that people embrace and we work hard to ensure that VITAL facilities become an indispensable cornerstone of the community.

ABOUT THE JOB

A Climbing Instructor is responsible for instructing climbing clinics at VITAL. They will work directly under the Program Manager (PM) to teach clinics. All group classes will focus on learning, growth, and building connections.

Job Responsibilities

  • Instruct at least 1 clinic per week 

  • Establish and maintain a positive and supportive culture

  • Keep all necessary instructional certifications up-to-date

  • Stay informed on current and new training techniques 

  • Meet with the PM to go over current progress and future goals for the program

  • Be a good role model for clinic students and representative of VITAL in and out of the gym


Qualifications

  • Experience climbing indoors

  • Experience climbing outdoors preferred

  • Preferred minimum 2+ years climbing

  • Foundational knowledge of climbing training and technique

  • Active CPR/AED certification

  • Ability to engage with students in a positive, encouraging and uplifting way

  • Great teaching skills!

  • Competency in Google workspace


Compensation Benefits

  • Starting rate: $20/hour

  • Structured Wage Increases

  • Paid Time Off (after 6 months of employment)

  • Employee Membership + Family/Friends Offer

  • Following benefits based on weekly hour commitment:

    • 401K matching program

    • Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

    • Professional Development program


We are looking for people who have as much passion for climbing and bringing people together as we do. VITAL is committed to diversity among its staff and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

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