Climbing Instructor
Climbing Instructor at Half Moon Bouldering
(posted Nov. 19, 2025)
Climbing Instructors empower students to become lifelong climbers and critical thinkers by building confidence, strengthening problem-solving skills, and fostering a welcoming environment.
Join our local, family-owned business, fueled by members and focused on the diverse communities that live in and around Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Greenlake and the larger North Seattle area.
We train you on the job.
Available Positions (starting immediately)
* Youth Climbing Instructor
* Climbing Instructor Substitute
* Temporary Climbing Instructor
Work load
Part time, from 1.5 up to 20 hours/week (the work load depends on the position offered, determined after the interview)
Pay-rate:
$21/hour
Must-have Availability
* Weekday afternoons and evenings (starting at 2:30 PM)
and/or
* Weekend mornings and afternoons
Classes we would consider you for in November and December
* Day Camps on school-free weekdays, shift time 8:45am -1:15pm
* Climbing After Class, weekday shift time 5:10pm -6:40pm
* Kids Open Climb, weekend shift time 9:15am-10:45am
* Other youth and adult classes, as needed
Responsibilities
Student and Family Oriented
* Create a safe and engaging atmosphere for students and their families
* Act as a role model for students and the community
* Describe and demonstrate climbing techniques
* Engage with students and tailor instruction to their needs
* Encourage students to participate in various climbing related activities and to adopt a mindset of growth and exploration
* Patiently deal with challenging behaviors and scenarios, while maintaining a mature, solution-oriented attitude
* Focus on problem solving
* Be consistent and on time for your shifts and ready to interact positively with students and families
* Facilitate communication between families and HMB departments
Internal Organization and Communication
* Be consistent and on time communicating with managers for scheduling and other work related tasks
* Improve performance by incorporating feedback from superiors and colleagues into the work routine
* Give feedback on the program’s strengths and needs
* Identify and report potential streamlining of processes to managers and other departments
Requirements
* At least 1 year climbing experience, knowledge and technical expertise
* Experience in an instructional setting or with childcare
* Availability to work weekday afternoons and evenings, weekend mornings and afternoons
* Maintain at least 1 class per week (at least 1 class/month if hired as a substitute)
* Availability to fill shifts as needed
* Positive attitude
* CPR/AED/First Aid certification, preferred, not required
Perks
* Free membership for employee
* Free membership for one significant other (for employees working at least 20 hours/week in the previous month)
* Career development opportunities
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@halfmoonbouldering.com with the subject "Climbing Instructor". Please detail: why you would be a good fit for our community and what your availability is to teach the classes listed above, as well as any possible conflicts with other comittments. Include any supporting documentation (certifications, recommendations, etc.)