Youth Programs Instructor - Boston

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. 

NOTE: the role is currently full, but we are accepting applications for future openings. We often see turnover with each semester and hold onto applications/resumes for when the role opens.

Youth Programs Instructors provide exemplary leadership and foster a safe and inclusive environment for all youth programs participants. Instructors lead and facilitate climbing instruction, games and activities, across all youth programs and are expected to follow and uphold all BP rules and policies related to youth instruction and programs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate check-in, waivers, rental shoes, facility rules and orientation with Youth Program participants.
• Develop and execute lessons that contribute to and reflect the quality of BP’s youth programs.
• Instruct Youth Program sessions in collaboration with/under the guidance of the Programs Manager.
• Participate in individual and group coaching of scheduled groups.
• Provide excellent customer service to all families entering the Boston Bouldering Project facility.
• Maintain regular communication with Programs Managers regarding youth programming at BP.
• Communicate with youth participants and their families in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide ongoing feedback to youth, their families, and Programs Managers regarding the needs and development of youth programs participants. 

• Ensure that all participants are aware of the risks, rules, and regulations of the facility.
• Actively promote risk mitigation through ongoing instruction and orientation.
• Ensure the safety of participants, staff, and regular customers through group organization, oversight, and control.
• Respond to any and all safety or health incidents following the Safety Manual and protocol.
• Administration of first aid in accordance with Safety Manual and BP protocol.
• Documentation of incidents through incident report log.
• Track and maintain Boston Bouldering Project Youth Program equipment.
• Other duties as assigned 

• 16 years of age.
• Enjoy working with youth.
• Available to work weekdays and/or weekends preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 40lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification required

• Gym memberships for you and a friend
• Gear and merchandise discounts in-store and at local retailers
• Health and well-being programs
• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand on their feet for at least 8 hours. Many duties require a flexible schedule based on business hours and needs including weekend availability. 

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.