Summer Camp Counselor
El Cap / Planet Granite / Earth Treks / Movement, Arlington, VA, United States
At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
JOB SUMMARY
An ideal Summer Camp Counselor is a passionate, motivated individual who loves to work with and teach youth, provides a great customer experience, and has a desire to grow in the climbing community.
The position involves top rope belaying for children and sometimes adults, facilitating games and activities, and managing risks for participants during our various youth programs. The programs include week-long camps, After School programs, parties, and other programs as needed. Part-time instructors are primarily working with youth between the ages of 6-17. For Summer Camp, we offer full day (9a-3p) and half-day (9a-12p & 1-4p) camps. Prior climbing experience is not expected or required – we are excited to train individuals who are excited to learn!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a supervised and controlled environment during all our youth and other programs.
- Communicate effectively with clients of all ages and abilities while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
- Provide excellent customer service for all guests by seeking answers and solutions for customer questions.
- Teach climbing skills from provided curriculums and create inclusive spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and supervisors about feedback and concerns.
- Speak open and honestly; asking for help when needed and look to learn from mistakes.
- Develop skills to effectively communicate with others and listen to other perspectives to build partnerships.
- Have a passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness, or an interest in engaging with our community, and shows a growth mindset through a willingness to learn and a sense of curiosity.
- Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve common goals.
- Interest in working with both children and adults to support others having transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
- Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
- Prior experience working with youth preferred but not required.
- Ability to work 5 complete weeks of Summer Camp.
- Summer Camps are typically Monday – Friday but weekend shift options are possible within our Gateway programming.
This is a part-time position but during Summer Camp weeks (June-Aug), candidates may work up to 35hrs/week.
In addition to this application, please sign up for the Hiring Event on Sunday 4/13 from 6:30-8:30p Use the link below to sign up. Spaces are limited.
https://app.rockgympro.com/b/?bo=41dbc9e30e4241ea8543eae81cb009a2
*If you are interested in working Summer Camp but are unable to make our hiring event on Sunday 4/13, please email our Program Manager, Brady Smith with your availability for an in-person (preferred) or virtual interview.
Summer Camps will be run during the following 9 weeks in 2024:
- June 23-27
- June 30-July 2 *only 3 days of camp during July 4 week
- July 7-77
- July 14-18
- July 21-25
- July 28-Aug 1
- August 4-8
- August 11-15
- August 18-22
Anticipated Training dates will be the weeks of May 19-25 or June 2-8.
Starting pay is $16/hr.
Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals.
New hires will complete a screening process.
Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.
Top Rope Belaying Skills can be taught – no experience required!
Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and programs positions within the gym.
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.
Please be advised that this position is a member of a bargaining unit of employees represented by Workers United, an affiliate of Service Employees International Union (Workers United). Movement and Workers United have not yet agreed to a collective bargaining agreement, but the terms and conditions of employment related to this position may be altered by a collective bargaining agreement.