Climbing Instructor

To provide a safe and high quality service throughout the facility whilst maintaining good operational procedures and relationships between the service and members of the public.

This post is considered to be a 'Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

• Provide a climbing instructor service.
• Perform climbing wall duties, which will include route setting & administration tasks in connection with the wall as required.
• Perform media management for Climbing Centre in conjunction with others (e.g. Principal Sports & Leisure Officer and Corporate Communications).
• To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as agreed by the postholder with management.

• Previous experience of working with people.
• Experience working in a similar environment (instructing/coaching climbing).
• Qualified CWA/SPA.
• Strong and confident climber.
• Strong customer care skills.
• Ability to follow routines.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Observational skills to enable effective management of the wall and its users.
• Creative and safe route setting experience.
• Active listening skills; for effective communication skills; for effective interaction with members of the public and staff.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight, move equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations.
• Ability to bend and stretch in order to carry out wet cleaning.
• Flexibility to meet the needs/demands of the service.

Closing Date: 31 December 2026 (Open Advert)

Hourly Rate: £13.79

Working Hours:

As and when required

For further information, contact Roy McPherson -