Job Announcement: Spot Climbing School Program Director
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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
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extensive indoor climbing gym experience
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an understanding of our unique niche in the climbing world
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in-depth understanding/experience with climbing coaching, training, & curriculum
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highly evolved knowledge/practice of institutional climbing systems
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formal risk management training & experience
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excellent project management skills & love of systems
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guru communications skills & sage-like patience
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a love and respect for what The Spot’s “bread & butter” is with a hunger to provide some “flashy & fun” programs too
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business savvy
Specifically the Program Director will:
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Ensure profitability of individual programs through careful analysis of costs and revenues. Manage budgets and strategic growth of the business
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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
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Orchestrate the flow of the Assistant Program Director, Head Coach, Head Guide, and stable of instructors/guides
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Manage and screen participant enrollment in indoor and outdoor programs
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Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote enrollment in programs
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Serve as Chief Risk Manager for the Spot Climbing (including writing policy and procedures for operations)
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Secure permits for operation of outdoor programs
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… & more
Position Terms
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Applicant must be willing to commit a full year (minimum) to this position
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Accepting Apps through July 15th (will hire the right applicant ASAP)
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Pay $12-18/hr (rate dependent upon experience, salary terms negotiable)
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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