We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.
We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.
More about your role
Do you love climbing? Want to share your passion with others?
You will assist in leading the team at our Climbing Wall; your role will be to share your passion for climbing with the Leisure users while teaching them the skills and guiding them through all stages of their climbing journey. Setting the standard of instruction to the rest of the team, ensuring that the environment is safe and welcoming at all times. You will deliver fun and engaging sessions to a wide range of people from beginners to experienced climbers, using a variety or teaching styles to be flexible to people's needs. Be involved in the day to day running of the climbing wall, steer newcomers to suitable sessions, build a repour with returning customers and be motivated to develop as an instructor.
More about you
You will have experience of working in a similar environment and engaging with children, it is desirable that you have experience working in a climbing environment however we are looking to train and engage with our colleagues. Having a climbing wall instructor qualification is desirable however not essential however strong communication skills are imperative.
Working hours and pay
Weekly:
Tuesday 13:00-21:30 Wednesday 16:30-19:30Friday 15:00-21:30
Fortnightly:Saturday 10:30-16:30
Sunday 9:00-16:30
24.75hrs weekly average
Annual Salary £17,370.07
Benefits
We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
1. Support you through your Climbing Instructor qualifications
2. We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
3. A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
4. Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
5. Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
6. An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
7. Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
8. Access to our Company Pension scheme
9. Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
10. Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
11. Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more