Climbing Instructor at Summit Bechtel Reserve

Position Overview

Responsible for providing a safe, fun, educational and engaging challenge course and climbing experience at The Summit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engaging challenge course facilitation
• Become thoroughly familiar with all the information related to the challenge course
• Ensure proper use, security, and care of program equipment
• Assist with tasks to maintain the facilities of the overall challenge course program facilities
• Use all safety equipment mandated in your program venue effectively and properly
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions

• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership

• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Must be able to complete lead Facilitator Training (provided)
• Comfortable at heights of 6' to 180' and weight between 50-250 for equipment manufacturer standards
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 65 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds