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Central Rock Gym

Mass Posting - Forerunner

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

About Central Rock Gym Central Rock Gym isn't just a climbing gym - it's a community-powered space where confidence is built, limits are challenged, and everyone is welcome. From first-time climbers ...

Central Rock Gym

Mass Posting - Forerunner

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$15/hr

About Central Rock Gym Central Rock Gym isn't just a climbing gym - it's a community-powered space where confidence is built, limits are challenged, and everyone is welcome. From first-time climbers ...

Central Rock Gym

Mass Posting - Forerunner

Hadley, MA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

About Central Rock Gym Central Rock Gym isn't just a climbing gym - it's a community-powered space where confidence is built, limits are challenged, and everyone is welcome. From first-time climbers ...

Central Rock Gym

Mass Posting - Forerunner

Stoneham, MA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

About Central Rock Gym Central Rock Gym isn't just a climbing gym - it's a community-powered space where confidence is built, limits are challenged, and everyone is welcome. From first-time climbers ...

Central Rock Gym

Mass Posting - Forerunner

New York, NY · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

About Central Rock Gym Central Rock Gym isn't just a climbing gym - it's a community-powered space where confidence is built, limits are challenged, and everyone is welcome. From first-time climbers ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for climbing gym in the United States is $24.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a climbing gym employee, you need a solid understanding of climbing techniques, safety protocols, and general fitness principles, often supported by first aid certification and climbing experience. Familiarity with climbing equipment, automated belay systems, and gym management software is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all members. These skills are vital to ensure a safe, engaging environment, promote participation, and uphold the gym's standards of operation.

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A typical workday at a climbing gym can involve instructing new climbers, supervising open climbing sessions, conducting safety checks on equipment and climbing walls, and providing excellent customer service at the front desk. You may also assist with route setting, lead group classes or youth programs, and help maintain a clean, organized facility. Collaboration is common—you'll often work alongside other instructors and staff to manage busy periods and ensure everyone’s safety. The job is dynamic and people-focused, so strong teamwork and adaptability are essential. This variety makes each day rewarding and helps employees develop a broad range of experience in both fitness and hospitality.

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A Climbing Gym job involves working in an indoor facility where people practice rock climbing on artificial walls. Roles can include instructing climbers, ensuring safety procedures are followed, maintaining equipment, and providing customer service. Some positions focus on coaching and training, while others handle front desk operations or setting climbing routes. Employees should have knowledge of climbing techniques and safety protocols. Many gyms offer training for new hires, especially for entry-level roles.

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Climbing Instructor IV

El Cap / Planet Granite / Earth Treks / Movement

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$14.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country's largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We're looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
JOB SUMMARY
The Specialist Instructor for Adult Programs is a passionate, motivated individual who loves to work with and teach adults, provides a great customer experience, and has demonstrated the ability to help the climbing community grow in their abilities. The position involves teaching lead climbing classes, intermediate climbing and outdoor development skills classes, and clinics while managing risks for participants. There is potential to train other instructors on after school and introductory adult classes based on gym need and additional training. Our adult programs are open to participants ages 13 and up, but any instructor may be scheduled for additional programs including working with youth based on facility needs. Part time instructors are primarily working on weeknights and weekends. Some of these programs for adults and youth may be recurring and involve supporting team culture in line with program goals. Prior climbing and instruction experience required. Lead climbing experience is strongly preferred in full service facilities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums, facilitate transformative moments through instruction, and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging while effectively managing risk in an educational environment.
  • Provide input on or write lesson plans that support the program's goals and participant growth and promote connection to our community
  • Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
  • Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
  • Demonstrate humility through self-awareness and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Speak open and honestly; asking for help when needed and look to learn from mistakes.
  • Effectively communicates with others and considers communication styles to build and maintain partnerships.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Have a passion for climbing, an interest in engaging with our community, and shows a growth mindset by challenging the status quo with creative and practical thinking to come up with new ways of doing things; uses failure as a learning experience and takes measured risks
  • Collaborates and shares information to drive alignment and mutual success
  • Contributes to driving a culture based in transformative and intentional purpose-driven experiences
  • Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
  • Prior experience teaching climbing required. Lead climbing skills and instruction strongly preferred in full-service facilities.
  • Ability to work 6-10 hours per week primarily on weeknights and/or weekends.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This is a part time position
  • Starting at $14.50/hr, with flexibility based on experience
  • Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals
  • New hires will complete a screening process.
  • Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.
  • Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and programs positions within the gym.

Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2026
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Upload a resume + document with responses to the following questions:
  • How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • When are you able to start work?
  • Please describe your climbing experience:
  • Please describe your instructional and/or teaching experience:
  • Tell us about a moment from your instructing or teaching experience that you are proud of:
  • Tell us about a recent experience working on a project with a group. What role did you play?
  • Why are you interested in being a climbing instructor for Movement Callowhill?

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
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