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Please email a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 references to info@climbarq.com

 

Description:

Arq Mountain Centre is a climbing gym in Cranbrook, BC. We provide a variety of programming for all ages and aim to inspire movement by creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community. We are seeking a qualified candidate to help run our front desk.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Customer service 

  • Retail sales of climbing equipment

  • Barista 

  • New climber orientation

  • Perform regular safety rounds of the gym

  • Cleaning 

  • Conduct top rope and lead belay tests 

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Customer service experience 

  • Experience and passion for climbing and desire to share that passion with others

  • An unwavering commitment to safety  

  • A good work ethic including timeliness, dependability, and excellent communication skills 

  • Availability on weekends and during the day on weekdays a must 

 

Details:

  • This is a part time position (15-20 hours a week) 

  • Start date: November 1st, 2022 

  • Compensation commensurate upon experience. 

 

Arq strives towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We encourage women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply for this position. 

 

Front Desk

Coach

Description:

Arq Mountain Centre is a climbing gym in Cranbrook, BC. We provide a variety of programming for all ages and aim to inspire movement by creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community. We are seeking an individual that is able to inspire young climbers to reach their goals while teaching safety, gym etiquette, climbing skills, and belaying skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working with kids ages 4-16

  • Managing groups of kids and ability to keep them in a controlled environment

  • Teaching kids climbing and belaying skills

  • Making lesson plans for each specific class

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous coaching experience

  • Ability to top rope belay

  • Commitment to safety

  • Experience and passion for climbing and a desire to share that passion with others

  • A good work ethic including timeliness, dependability, and communication skills

  • Availability during after school hours, specifically between 4pm-8pm

  • Ability to adapt lesson plans based on how busy our facility is

Details:

  • This is a part time position (10-15 hours a week)

  • Start date: November 1st 2022

Arq strives towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We encourage women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply for this position. 

 

Description:

Arq Mountain Centre is a climbing gym in Cranbrook, BC. We provide a variety of programming for all ages and aim to inspire movement by creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community. We are seeking a route setter. The route setter will be responsible for setting, safety, and maintenance of our walls.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to set and forerun both boulders and ropes 

  • Ensure routes are safe and can be climbed by people with varying styles and body types

  • Maintain all route setting equipment 

  • Conduct regular safety inspections for all gym equipment 

  • Work collaboratively with the rest of the setting team

  • Ability to accept and implement feedback on routes from both staff and the community

  • Wash holds

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience setting both ropes and boulders 

  • Experience completing safety inspections of climbing gym equipment 

  • Ability to pass a background check if hired 

  • A good work ethic including timeliness, dependability, and excellent communication skills 

 

Details:

  • This is a part time position (20 hours a week)

  • If full time hours are desired additional roles such as front desk staff may be considered for the right candidate. 

  • Start date: November 1st, 2022 

  • Compensation commensurate upon experience. 

 

Arq strives towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We encourage women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply for this position. 

Route Setter

Birthday Party Facilitator

Description:

Arq Mountain Centre is a climbing gym in Cranbrook, BC. We provide a variety of programming for all ages and aim to inspire movement by creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community. We are seeking 1-2 individuals to run birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays, these individuals are the face of fun in the gym. They must be enthusiastic to help these groups have the best possible experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working with kids age 3-12

  • Setting up and putting away tables and chairs in our party room

  • Cleaning of the party room after each party as well as our jungle gym and foam blocks 

  • Going over rules and safety in the gym to each party

  • Belaying the party participants and assisting them in getting on climbing gear

Desired Qualifications:

  • Availability Saturdays and Sundays

  • Experience and passion for climbing

  • Able to top rope belay

  • A good work ethic including timeliness, dependability, and communication skills

Details:

  • This is a part time position (2-10 hours a week)

  • Start date: November 1st 2022

Arq strives towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We encourage women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply for this position. 

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