Job Announcement: Spot Climbing School Program Director

Location:  Boulder, Colorado

Description:  Were looking for a charismatic & dynamic individual who has wants to continue to provide some of our same fantastic program offerings while bringing some fresh ideas and energy to the Boulder climbing community.

 Desired Prerequisites/Useful Experience

• extensive indoor climbing gym experience
• an understanding of our unique niche in the climbing world
• in-depth understanding/experience with climbing coaching, training, & curriculum
• highly evolved knowledge/practice of institutional climbing systems
• formal risk management training & experience
• excellent project management skills & love of systems
• guru communications skills & sage-like patience
• a love and respect for what The Spot’s “bread & butter” is with a hunger to provide some “flashy & fun” programs too
• business savvy

 Specifically the Program Director will:

• Ensure profitability of individual programs through careful analysis of costs and revenues.  Manage budgets and strategic growth of the business
• Serve as Human Resources Manager for the Climbing School including: staffing, hiring, training, & evaluating instructors, guides, and climbing coaches while providing ongoing growth & development opportunities
• Orchestrate the flow of the Assistant Program Director, Head Coach, Head Guide, and stable of instructors/guides
• Manage and screen participant enrollment in indoor and outdoor programs
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote enrollment in programs
• Serve as Chief Risk Manager for the Spot Climbing (including writing policy and procedures for operations)
• Secure permits for operation of outdoor programs
• … & more

• Applicant must be willing to commit a full year (minimum) to this position
• Accepting Apps through July 15^th (will hire the right applicant ASAP)
• Pay $12-18/hr (rate dependent upon experience, salary terms negotiable)
• Vacation, Health Insurance, & other benefits are part of the package

Email your resumes and detailed letter of interest to Dan Howley (Owner/GM): staffing@thespotgym.com