Support Staff - Belay (PT) - The Studio
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Touchstone Climbing
San Jose, CA, US
Summary
The support staff will teach climbing classes, conduct belay tests, and monitor gym safety through regular facility walks. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean environment and supervising both youth and adult groups.
Job Description
About the Role
The Studio is looking for a new Support Staff - Belay!
This will be a responsible, attentive, outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is comfortable and familiar with working in a climbing gym facility. Candidates must understand the risks and safety requirements of being in a Touchstone facility and to convey this to any and all Touchstone members and guests. Individuals in this role will be teaching Intro to Climbing Classes, giving belay tests, monitoring safety in the gym through frequent safety walks, helping maintain a neat and clean environment for our members and guests, supervising and belaying youth and adult groups and more! Applicants must feel comfortable with belaying and engaging with younger children. Lastly, individuals must be able to work an assortment of different shifts (see descriptions below).
Qualities of an ideal candidate:
- Responsible and attentive—making sure that the climbing gym remains a safe and welcoming environment for all users
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and accessible—comfortable with talking to customers in different capacities (i.e. teaching someone how to belay, giving corrections when necessary, giving a belay test, helping with retail, during safety walks, etc.)
- Proactive and takes initiative—recognizes ways to stay occupied when working (i.e. helping the front desk, wiping down fitness equipment surfaces, doing a towel/laundry run, etc.)
- Passion for climbing and working with people
- Able to commit to at least two or more shifts per week and available on weekends and weekday evenings
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay is $18.65/ per hour. Support Staff individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.
At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:
- Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
- Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities
- Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance
We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive.
How to Apply
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Location:
The Studio
396 S 1st St,
San Jose, CA 95113
Touchstone Climbing owns and operates eleven unique gyms throughout California, making it the largest indoor climbing company in the world. But our true success comes not from what we do, but why we do it.
From owners to belay staff, route setters to cyclists, we believe in creating a place where we can all come together and do what we love. We are not just gyms. We are communities.
Whether you are an experienced climber, a bright-eyed newbie, or just someone looking for a great place to work out, you'll find your place with Touchstone Climbing.
Founded
1995
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Spectator Sports
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Touchstone Climbing owns and operates eleven unique gyms throughout California, making it the largest indoor climbing company in the world. But our true success comes not from what we do, but why we do it.
From owners to belay staff, route setters to cyclists, we believe in creating a place where we can all come together and do what we love. We are not just gyms. We are communities.
Whether you are an experienced climber, a bright-eyed newbie, or just someone looking for a great place to work out, you'll find your place with Touchstone Climbing.
Founded
1995
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Spectator Sports
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Francisco, California