Climbing Instructor (Temporary) (MOR12287)

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 & 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).

To 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 CWI/RCI

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 skills; for effective 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 2027

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Starting Salary: £26,898 (pro rata)

£14.27 per hour

18 hours per week

For further information, contact [email protected]