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

Position Terms

• Applicant must be willing to commit a full year (minimum) to this position

• Accepting Apps through July 15th (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