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Temporary Rock Climbing Guide Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

PVH

Temporary Sales Associate - Part-Time

Woodburn, OR

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... rock the sales floor (and the behind-the-scenes) while promoting and upholding the standards of our ... Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for ...

PVH Corp.

Temporary Sales Associate - Part-Time

Woodburn, OR · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... rock the sales floor (and the behind-the-scenes) while promoting and upholding the standards of our ... Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for ...

American Cruise Lines

Waiter

Portland, OR

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks. At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Astoria, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks . At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Crew Member

Saint Helens, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks. At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Waiter

Portland, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks. At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Portland, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks . At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Deckhand

Astoria, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks . At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

American Cruise Lines

Crew Member

Saint Helens, OR · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks. At American ... These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Rock Climbing Guide vs Rock Climbing Instructor?

AspectTemporary Rock Climbing GuideRock Climbing Instructor
CertificationsBasic guide certifications, First AidAdvanced climbing certifications, First Aid, Teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentOutdoor climbing sites, adventure parksIndoor climbing gyms, outdoor climbing areas
Employer & Industry UsageTour companies, outdoor adventure providersClimbing gyms, outdoor education programs

The main difference is that a Temporary Rock Climbing Guide typically leads outdoor climbing trips for tourists or clients, focusing on guiding and safety. A Rock Climbing Instructor often has more advanced certifications and teaches climbing skills in both indoor and outdoor settings. While both roles require safety knowledge and certifications, instructors usually have a broader scope of teaching and certification requirements.

How much do temporary rock climbing guides get paid?

Temporary rock climbing guides typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the employer. Pay may also include tips from clients and sometimes additional benefits for certifications like CPR or climbing instruction credentials.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Rock Climbing Guide job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 22% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Climbing Instructor

La Grande, OR • On-site

Eastern Oregon University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Eastern Oregon Universityexternal

$16.06 - $21.20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Climbing Instructor
Full or Part Time
Part Time
FTE
.49 FTE
Position Type
Regular
Posting Number
20110508C&A
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The climbing instructor assists the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Director in accomplishing programmatic goals and objectives in accordance with the University's established core themes and set forth in the University's strategic plan. The staff member works to promote alignment of the OAP mission with the University's mission to ensure student learning with high-quality programs that foster lifelong success. The staff member assists the OAP Director in ensuring campus recreation programming meets or exceeds the established goals and objectives of the Division of Student Affairs' annual plan and key performance indicators (KPI's).
The Outdoor Adventure Program mission is committed to the process of creating and facilitating exceptional recreation and educational experiences to foster both student and community physical, mental, and emotional development. To that end, the OAP provides outdoor equipment rentals, instructional courses, clinics in a wide range of outdoor activities, guided trips, an indoor climbing facility, and an extensive resource library to all EOU students and community members. The program is dedicated to community outreach, engaging school groups from rural, disadvantaged areas, as well as international cohorts. The OAP strives to inspire future generations of outdoor stewards by providing low-cost, extensive, and inclusive recreational opportunities.
The climbing instructor for the duration of work shift will be exposed to, and be expected to perform, duties inherent to an indoor climbing wall facility. Such work requires the ability to demonstrate advanced climbing techniques. This typically involves the stamina to exercise vigorously, as well as continuous walking, climbing, jumping, and bending. Work involves being suspended to heights of 35 feet. This position requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand, and back movements while performing instruction. The climbing instructor must adhere to all safety procedures and protocols set forth by the university and designated industry best practices.
This position will work variable hours and there is no guarantee of hours.
Responsibilities
  • Route set and change out climbing holds.
  • Create a variety of boulder and wall problems for climbers of different experience levels.
  • Be comfortable working on ladders with tools at heights of up to 35'.
  • Support and be involved with competitions and events.
  • Conduct belay certification and climbing clinics
  • Solid working knowledge of climbing equipment and their proper and safe use: belay devices, harnesses, knots etc.
  • Introduce risk management best practices to clients at the start of their session.
  • Clinics focus on developing solid and safe belay skills and developing sound lead sport climbing skills in both small and large group settings.
  • Belay for large group events (Church groups, school classes, birthday parties, etc).
  • Ensure visitor compliance with risk management protocols and safety procedures.
  • Maintain climbing wall equipment and gear.
  • Maintain climbing walls, including t-nut replacement, re-painting, and general repairs.
  • Assist with wall stripping, washing, and sorting holds when necessary.
  • Manage payments and memberships.
  • Able to operate a Point-of-Sale (POS) payment system.
  • Handle cash transactions in-person, over the phone, and through online payment system.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of extensive experience in all relevant facets of rock climbing (indoor, outdoor, bouldering, sport, traditional).
  • Must be able to easily climb indoor routes of at least 5.10 grade rating.
  • Solid working knowledge of climbing equipment: belay devices, harnesses, knots, etc.
  • CPR/First Aid certifications must be achieved before start of employment or have current certifications.
  • Demonstrate a high level of rock climbing knowledge and skill proficiency. This includes being able to lead sport climb 5.10 grade routes and has, at minimum, two years of indoor and outdoor climbing experience including bouldering, sport, and traditional.
  • Demonstrate ability to conduct belay certification exams for clients according to a checklist of protocols established by the OAP to ensure all systems and techniques are safe, redundant, and adhered to.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Google products (Sheets, Drive, etc) and Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.
  • Must have experience working with hand-held power tools (Impact driver, angle grinder, etc).

  • Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
  • Ability to breakdown, teach, and critique climbing techniques to climbers of all abilities.
  • Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Certification.
  • Have experience route-setting in an indoor climbing gym.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant's professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University - Oregon's Rural University! - is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Brilliant faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary
$16.06 - $21.20 hourly DOE
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
08/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Day of Application Review
Quick Link to Posting
https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/2585

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