• Job Description

  Req#: 22935

  Department Overview:	Devils Lake Climbing Guides is a professional rock climbing guide service and outdoor adventure school. We enjoy a talented, personable and inspiring staff who work hard to provide exceptional experiences for our clients. We teach and climb exclusively in single-pitch terrain, mostly in Devil’s Lake State Park. Professional outdoor instruction is rich, rewarding and inspiring work. We count ourselves fortunate to work with such a high caliber of clients and peers, within the gorgeous natural resources of Devil’s Lake State Park. Our passion for climbing, teaching and the pursuit of excellence is the foundation of everything we do and create. We appreciate your interest in learning more about us. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we consider all qualified applicants for employment and respond to each applicant.
  Anticipated Hours Per Week	9 to 40
  Schedule:	We are hiring for both part and full time seasonal positions. Our season runs approximately late April through mid-October. Though start and end times can be flexible, we prioritze folks with availability from May 20th through August 25th. Schedule is dependent upon your role. Our typical climbing trips run from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM with some time on either side for anchor setting, preparation, cleanup, and debrief. Our summer climbing camps run overnight from Sunday afternoon through Friday evenings.
  Salary/Wage Range:	Lump Sum $130.00 to $330.00
  Number Of Positions	4
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	Instructors facilitate our variety of climbing trips, courses, and camps in accordance with their experience and training, including: Client outfitting and orientation Traditional anchor setting Discuss, learn, develop client goals through tailored curriculum under the direction of the Lead instructor Belay instruction and supervision, or technical instruction as per course Proactively identify, communicate, and manage risks Maintain personal and company equipment Learn local terrain and improve technical and movement skills in personal time We're hiring Apprentice, Assistant, and Lead Rock Climbing Instructors to facilitate rock climbing trips, courses, and camps during the 2024 season. Our three instructor classifications are based on experience and credentials. Both part and full time positions are available in all classes for the 2024 season. Please follow the links below to learn more about each class. Apprentice Instructor - Proficient top-rope belayer. Comfortable in an outdoor rock climbing environment. Assistant Instructor - Can build traditional climbing anchors. WFR & AMGA SPI course preferred, but not required. Lead Instructor - Previous outdoor climbing instruction experience. WFR & AMGA SPI certifications
  Qualifications:	DLCG staff are known for our strong teaching, facilitation and interpersonal skills. We do not hire based on a candidate’s climbing or athletic ability, but rather based on their ability to provide clients with exceptional experiences. In every role, we value staff who demonstrate: Ease in relating to people of all backgrounds, ages and dispositions Respect and admiration for beginning outdoors people exploring new experiences Awareness of and respect for others’ time, emotions and needs Willingness to ask thought-provoking questions to help others discover more about themselves Intentional, attentive listening Responsibility for actions & words Professionalism, on and off the clock Willingness to accept personal responsibility in preparing for work duties Thoughtfulness regarding job duties Tolerance for adverse and unpredictable work conditions and personalities Ability to make tough decisions in novel situations, where info is incomplete and prior experience is lacking Ability to see humor in trying experiences Appreciation for and curiosity about natural and human history Timely response to communications via email, text & phone Directness and brevity in communication To view qualifications specific to each instructor classification, please visit the links below: Apprentice Instructor - Proficient top-rope belayer. Comfortable in an outdoor rock climbing environment. Assistant Instructor - Can build traditional climbing anchors. WFR & AMGA SPI course preferred, but not required. Lead Instructor - Previous outdoor climbing instruction experience. WFR & AMGA SPI certifications
  Physical Demands	Ability to hike approximately 20 minutes up steep grades with pack of approximately 40lbs.
  Application Instructions:	Thoroughly read over our General Employment Qualities, as well as the specific job description of interest. Complete our Employment Application no later than February 29th, 2024. A. Provide personal information. B. Respond to short-answer questions and record video introduction. C. Submit Outdoor/Climbing resumé. D. Submit documents for any certifications (AMGA, WFR, ACA, etc.) Interview in person or via video conference, or as otherwise arranged. Hiring decisions will be shared no later than April 1st, 2024. Offers may be made to strong applicants before the application deadline, so apply early for preference.
  Contact:	Org: Devils Lake Climbing Guides Contact: Nick Wilkes Web: https://www.devilslakeclimbingguides.com/ Email: info@devilslakeclimbingguides.com

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