Sessional Youth Worker - Climbing Wall
Company: BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone
Hours: Part-time
Location: Barnsley, S71 1DS
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 6 Oct 2026
Closing date: 5 Nov 2026
Base71 Youth Zone is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about the importance of giving young people high quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, the Youth Zone's purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults.
The state of the art £10 million building provides young people with facilities that are second to none delivering over twenty sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. Offering young people the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers.
With a brand-new climbing wall as part of our £10 million youth facility, we're looking for Sessional Youth Workers - Climbing to deliver fun, safe, and challenging sessions that inspire young people to push themselves, build confidence, and learn new skills. From inductions and supervised climbs to supporting NICAS awards, you'll make climbing accessible, engaging, and exciting for young people aged 8-19 (or up to 25 with SEND). You'll also carry out safety checks, run developmental sessions, and create a welcoming environment that motivates young people to keep progressing.
You'll need a Climbing Wall Instructor qualification (or the experience to quickly achieve this), along with experience in climbing instruction and wall safety checks. Knowledge of health & safety in a climbing environment and experience working with young people, including those with SEND, are also essential. Above all, you'll bring energy, patience, and the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in every session.
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You’ll need a Climbing Wall Instructor qualification (or the experience to quickly achieve this), along with experience in climbing instruction and wall safety checks. Knowledge of health & safety in a climbing environment and experience working with young people, including those with SEND, are also essential. Above all, you’ll bring energy, patience, and the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in every session.
Base71 Youth Zone is dedicated to young people and makes a bold statement about theimportance of giving young people high quality places to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week including school holidays, the Youth Zone's purpose is to help young people grow to be happy, healthy and successful adults.
The state of the art £10 million building provides young people with facilities that are second to none delivering over twenty sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. Offering young people the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers
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Sessional Youth Worker - Climbing Wall in Cudworth employer: BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone
Base71 Barnsley Youth Zone is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people through engaging boxing and martial arts programmes. Located in the heart of Barnsley, our vibrant community centre promotes teamwork and creativity, ensuring that every session is not only fun but also enriching for both coaches and participants alike.
Contact Details:
BASE71 Barnsley Youth Zone Recruitment Team
