Assistant Single Pitch Instructor - Summer Camp

Assistant Outdoor Instructor

Each Edgeworks location (Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma) is seeking an Assistant Outdoor Instructor who can maintain a safe and fun learning environment for youth climbers, ages 7-17 in our Summer Camp program. The position will assist an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor in the delivery of day-to-day operations during outdoor summer camps, including conducting high quality instruction, transportation, and risk management. The Assistant works under the direct supervision and mentorship of the Summer Camp SPI while in the field.

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

Core Functions

• Assist the Camp SPI in facilitating all aspects of single pitch rock instruction including consistently on sighting outdoor sport climbs up to 5.9 in difficulty.
• Work collaboratively in a small team 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.
• Assist in managing 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.
• Abide by the fundamentals of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Minimum qualifications

• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course or higher
• Current American Red Cross First Aid & CPR or higher
• Able to obtain Edgeworks Lead Belay certification
• Personal outdoor rock climbing experience including leading outdoor sport climbs, anchor building, and route-cleaning experience
• Able to contribute to risk management decision-making and implementation in a team setting
• Able to manage instructional site to ensure participant security at all times
• Available full-time from:
  June 22nd to August 28th
• Available for up to two days of in-person training June 15th-19th

Preferred qualifications

• Leadership in an outdoor workplace
• Experience teaching climbing skills to youth
• Able to drive a 15-passenger van between the gym and the outdoor venue
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record

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