Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, Sports ​/ Activity Coach

Hoosier Heights is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced instructor to assist in teaching IU climbing courses and public Hoosier Heights climbing classes. This role will involve teaching fundamental climbing techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols. By the end of training, instructors are expected to be able to teach classes independently.

• Teach students how to use climbing equipment and explain how it functions.
• Educate students on climbing movement, footwork, and basic techniques.
• Monitor students to ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Use Hoosier Heights customer management software to log students’ attendance.
• Maintain a high-energy, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment.

These essential functions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year of active rock climbing experience.

Proficiency in top rope and lead belay.

Intermediate understanding of climbing equipment, including:

• Ropes

Previous experience in coaching, camp counseling, or outdoor leadership is highly valued.

Climbing Ability: Must be able to demonstrate climbing techniques comfortably on various wall angles.

Stamina: Ability to remain on your feet for 6–8 hours per day in a gym environment.

Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (mats, rope bags, or equipment).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Starting at $13/hour, with increases throughout the first 4 months based on successful completion of training.

Hoosier Heights is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.