Seasonal Camp Facilitator - Spring Break 2026 at The Austin Bouldering Project, LLC – Austin, Texas

Job Description: Seasonal Camp Instructor

Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Programs Manager

Compensation: DOE

Camp Instructors are dependable, caring, joyful staff who facilitate bouldering day camps that provide huge fun, big challenges, and the opportunity for youth ages 4-14 yrs to try new activities. Instructors set clear expectations, engaging activities, and positive reinforcement to foster a safe and inclusive environment for all summer camp participants. Instructors lead and facilitate climbing instruction, games, and activities for summer camp participants, and are expected to follow and uphold all ABP rules and Youth Program policies.

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

Youth Programs Instructors provide exemplary leadership and foster a safe and inclusive environment for all youth programs participants. Instructors lead and facilitate climbing instruction, games, and activities across all youth programs and are expected to follow and uphold all ABP rules and policies related to youth instruction and programs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate check-in, waivers, rental shoes, facility rules and orientation with Youth Program participants.
• Execute lessons that contribute to and reflect the quality of ABP’s youth programs.
• Instruct Youth Program sessions in collaboration with/under the guidance of the Programs Manager and Lead.
• Participate in instruction of scheduled groups.
• Provide excellent customer service to all families entering the Austin Bouldering Project facility by communicating in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain regular communication with Programs Managers and Lead regarding youth programming at ABP.

• Ensure that all participants are aware of the risks, rules, and regulations of the facility.
• Actively promote risk mitigation through ongoing instruction and orientation.
• Ensure the safety of participants, staff, and regular customers through group organization, oversight, and control.
• Respond to any and all safety or health incidents following the Safety Manual and protocol.
• Administration of first aid in accordance with Safety Manual and ABP protocol.
• Documentation of incidents through incident report log.
• Track and maintain Austin Bouldering Project Youth Program equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Enjoy working with youth
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends
• Previous youth experience preferred
• Previous customer service experience preferred

• Gym memberships for you and a +1
• Gear and merchandise discounts in-store and at local retailers
• A work environment where community, respect, and balance are core
• DOE

• Attend camp instructor training before beginning work.
• Work all of the following dates: March 16-20.
• Work at least 2 of the following dates: March 31, April 6, May 25, 29.
• Additional opportunity to work Summer Camp (June 1 - August 14).
• Camp shifts are generally Mon-Fri 8:15am-3:45pm, with additional shifts available 8:45am-4:15pm and 10:15am-5:45pm.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual.

• Applicants who want to be considered for Spring Break Camp must apply by February 27th.
• Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received before February 19th.
• Training will take place the week of March 9th.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.