Climbing Supervisor in Kidderminster

We are Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes people create community. We build homes and deliver services so everyone can thrive. At Places Leisure we change 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 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.

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. Set the standard of instruction to the rest of the team, ensuring that the environment is safe and welcoming at all times. Deliver fun and engaging sessions to a wide range of people from beginners to experienced climbers, using a variety of 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 rapport with returning customers and be motivated to develop as an instructor.

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 but not essential. Strong communication skills are imperative.

Working Hours and Pay:

• Weekly: Tuesday 13:00‑21:30
• Wednesday 16:30‑19:30
• Friday 15:00‑21:30
• Fortnightly: Saturday 10:30‑16:30
• Sunday 9:00‑16:30

24.75 hrs weekly average

Annual Salary £17,370.07

Benefits:

• Support you through your Climbing Instructor qualifications
• We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part‑time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafés
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, apply following our simple 5‑minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor, and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.