At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide climbing instruction and manage climbing wall operations.
- Company: Join Moray Council, a community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a chance to inspire others.
- Other info: Temporary role until December 2026 with great team support.
- Why this job: Share your passion for climbing while ensuring safety and fun.
- Qualifications: Experience in climbing instruction and strong customer care skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
To provide a safe and high quality service throughout the facility whilst maintaining good operational procedures and relationships between the service and members of the public.
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
- Provide a climbing instructor service.
- Perform climbing wall duties, which will include route setting and administration tasks in connection with the wall as required.
- Perform media management for Climbing Centre in conjunction with others (e.g. Principal Sports & Leisure Officer and Corporate Communications).
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as agreed by the postholder with management.
The Individual
- Previous experience of working with people.
- Experience working in a similar environment (instructing/coaching climbing).
- Qualified CWA/SPA.
- Strong and confident climber.
- Strong customer care skills.
- Ability to follow routines.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Observational skills to enable effective management of the wall and its users.
- Creative and safe route setting experience.
- Active listening skills for effective communication and interaction with members of the public and staff.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight, move equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations.
- Ability to bend and stretch in order to carry out wet cleaning.
- Flexibility to meet the needs/demands of the service.
Temporary Post until 31 December 2026
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Starting Salary: £26,898 (pro rata) £14.27 per hour, 18 hours per week.
For further information, contact roy.mcpherson@moray.gov.uk
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