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Mission Statement:
As a company we strive to provide the best customer service, route setting, music, and cleanliness to
our customers on a daily basis. We treat all customer interactions as if we are serving our friends or
family. We accomplish this by hiring employee associates who care about climbing and our customers
and provide them with the training and motivation to give great customer service.
We are currently hiring (click for more info):
YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1
YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2
CONSTRUCTION LABORER & WALL BUILDER
CONSTRUCTION FABRICATOR ENTRY LEVEL
GROUP INSTRUCTOR
Vertical World has a longstanding legacy of producing the highest quality youth programs in the region and has the reputation of being an industry leader in the category Nationwide. Group Instructors teach single visit group bookings such as Birthday Parties and Rock Climbing Experiences as well as ongoing groups with the need to lesson plan and create curriculum content as well. Other instruction will include School Groups, Not For Profit Groups, and Kids Night Out, and custom groups, all with a wide age range (children and adults) and ability of climbers. It is the duty of the Group Instructor to deliver the highest level of climbing instruction and professionalism to all youth climbers. Group Instructors uphold the exceptional legacy of the Vertical World youth climbing community.
Location: Vertical World Seattle
Hours: 5 – 28 hrs per week (Part Time). Weekends required.
Reports to: Groups Coordinator
Compensation: $20 – $22 hourly
This position has the potential to combine with other duties at VW to create a full-time position
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Responsibilities:
- Work in single visit groups such as Birthday Parties and Rock Climbing Experiences
- Teach School Groups and Not For Profit Groups which can be single visit and ongoing
- Instruct kids and create lesson plans for those signed up for Kids Night Out
- Assist participants and their families with their needs
- Maintain consistent and thorough notes for ongoing groups and Kids Night Out
- Cleaning, organizing and other tasks to service the gym when needed
Expectations/Values:
- Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
- Have great enthusiasm for the job
- Bring positivity to the work environment
- Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
- Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
- Implement age-appropriate lessons plans for students
- Plan for a balance of safety, technical skill, and fun in each class
- Always follow VW practices
Requirements:
- Attend all required staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisors
- VW Top Rope belay certified or ability to pass test
- Current First Aid certification and SafeSport certification (can be completed within first 3 months of employment)
- Seasonal commitment required (school year and/or summer season)
Benefits:
- Free VW Membership
- Pro Deal and industry discounts
- Combined Sick/PTO
- Company matching retirement plan
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Jade
YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1
Vertical World has a longstanding legacy of producing the highest quality youth programs in the Region and has the reputation of being an industry leader in the category Nationwide. Youth Program (YP) Instructors teach rock climbing classes and camps to a wide range of youth climbers enrolled in our programs. The ages range from 2 – 19. YP instructors will teach classes throughout multiple seasons within the program department; School year programs, Day Camps, Summer Camps, and more. Duties may also include group offerings like Birthday Parties and groups. It is the duty of the YP Instructor to deliver the highest level of climbing instruction and professionalism to all youth climbers. YP Instructors uphold the exceptional legacy of the Vertical World youth climbing community.
Location: Vertical World Seattle
Hours: 2 or less hrs per week (Part Time)
Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator
Compensation: $20 hourly
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching Vertical World Youth Programs
- Work in various youth climbing offerings such as VW Groups and Parties
- Assist participants and their families with their needs
- Maintain consistent and thorough class notes
Expectations/Values:
- Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
- Have great enthusiasm for the job
- Bring positivity to the work environment
- Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
- Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
- Implement age-appropriate lessons plans for students
- Plan for a balance of safety, technical skill, and fun in each class
- Always follow VW practices
Requirements:
- Attend all required staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisors
- VW Top Rope belay certified or ability to pass test
- Current First Aid certification and Safesport certification (can be completed within first 3 months of employment)
- Must work at least one programs per week
- Seasonal commitment required (school year and/or summer camp)
Benefits:
- VW Membership
- Pro Deal and industry discounts
- Combined Sick/PTO
- Company matching retirement plan
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Seattle Programs
YOUTH PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2
Vertical World has a longstanding legacy of producing the highest quality youth programs in the Region and has the reputation of being an industry leader in the category Nationwide. Youth Program (YP) Instructors teach rock climbing classes and camps to a wide range of youth climbers enrolled in our programs. The ages range from 2 – 19. YP instructors will teach classes throughout multiple seasons within the program department; School year programs, Day Camps, Summer Camps, and more. Duties may also include group offerings like Birthday Parties and groups. It is the duty of the YP Instructor to deliver the highest level of climbing instruction and professionalism to all youth climbers. YP Instructors uphold the exceptional legacy of the Vertical World youth climbing community.
Location: Vertical World Seattle
Hours: 5 – 40 hrs per week (Part Time or Full Time)
Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator
Compensation: $20 – $22 hourly
This position has the potential to combine with other duties at VW to create a full-time position
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching Vertical World Youth Programs
- Work in various youth climbing offerings such as VW Groups and Parties
- Assist participants and their families with their needs
- Maintain consistent and thorough class notes
Expectations/Values:
- Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
- Have great enthusiasm for the job
- Bring positivity to the work environment
- Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
- Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
- Implement age-appropriate lessons plans for students
- Plan for a balance of safety, technical skill, and fun in each class
- Always follow VW practices
Requirements:
- Attend all required staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisors
- VW Top Rope belay certified or ability to pass test
- Current First Aid certification and Safesport certification (can be completed within first 3 months of employment)
- Must work at least two programs per week
- Seasonal commitment required (school year and/or summer camp)
Benefits:
- Free VW Membership
- Pro Deal and industry discounts
- Combined Sick/PTO
- Company matching retirement plan
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Seattle Programs
CONSTRUCTION LABORER & WALL BUILDER
Elevate Climbing Walls and Vertical World are looking to add to our team of builders to assist in building the newest Vertical World Gym in the Seattle area. We are currently hiring for several positions. All lasting about 9 to 12 months, with the potential to become a permanent Elevate employee. Please contact Elevate Climbing Walls with questions.
Expectations:
- Keep the construction site clean.
- Keep tools organized and put away.
- Must be able to work in a physical environment all day.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 – 70 lbs.
- Perform basic carpentry skills.
- Be able to frame walls.
- Be able to panel walls.
- Should have a basic set of tools.
- Can take direction from lead and Project Manager.
Starting at $22/hr
To apply, please send resume to the Elevate Office.
CONSTRUCTION FABRICATOR ENTRY LEVEL
Elevate Climbing Walls and Vertical World are looking to add to our team of builders to assist in building the newest Vertical World Gym in the Seattle area. We are currently hiring for several positions. All lasting about 9 to 12 months, with the potential to become a permanent Elevate employee. Please contact Elevate Climbing Walls with questions.
Expectations:
- Follow direction form the lead fabricator.
- Be Familiar with metal working tool.
- Be familiar with welding process.
- Have some experience with stick and mig welding.
- Must be able to lift 60-70 ponds.
- Must be able to work at heights.
$22 – 25/hr DOE
To apply, please send resume to the Elevate Office.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTE
Vertical World Yoga instructors are integral to our facilities, enriching our dynamic atmosphere by fostering a symbiotic relationship between climbing and yoga, which offers a remarkable balance of movement, mobility, and strength. They cater to a wide range of climbers and yogis at every skill level, enhancing physical fitness and promoting mental well-being. This commitment ensures that Vertical World remains a welcoming space of vitality and health for all who walk through its doors.
Location: Vertical World Seattle
Reports: Manager/Yoga Coordinator
Hours: Part time per class, flexibility required
Compensation: $40 per class with students, $20 per class without students
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.
Responsibilities:
- Be punctual; early is on time. Please arrive 5-10 mins early to clock in and set up your space
- Take accurate notes of each class
- Plan classes for a balance of safety, technical skill, and a wide range of abilities
- Demonstrate the poses/techniques/modifications, etc.
- Keeping to the “style” of the class expected by the students
- Curate music for each class that fits the pace and vibe of the class (keeping words to a minimum)
- Help to keep the yoga space neat and orderly e.g., wipe down props/return to their designated space
- Dry mop before each class
Expectation/Values:
- Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
- Have great enthusiasm for the job
- Bring positivity to the work environment
- Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
- Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
- Implement appropriate class structures that are abatable by any skill level
- Get to know your students! Community is important!
- Always follow VW practices
Teaching:
- Follow VW policies, procedures, safety requirements, and enforce all yoga related gym policies
- Provide a consistent and safe space for all to practice
- Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- Offer verbal alignment and modification cues during a class. VW does not offer physical (hands-on) adjustments and/or modifications at our gym
Requirements:
- Have completed a 200-hr YTT
- Physically capable of practicing what you teach
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Complete onboarding
- Able to dependably commute to work
Benefits:
- Combined Sick/PTO
- VW Membership (w/ class commitment)
- Pro Deal and Industry Discounts
- Matching retirement plan
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: Scruffy
Vertical World is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here at Vertical World, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and welcoming community in our facilities.