WE’RE HIRING!
About Us
Bayside Rock is a vibrant and long-standing climbing gym in Carrum Downs, offering indoor climbing experiences for all ages and skill levels. We pride ourselves on delivering fun, safe, and engaging sessions that build confidence and community through climbing.
Job Title: Casual Climbing Instructor
📍 Location: Bayside Rock – Carrum Downs, VIC
🕒 Employment Type: Casual
💰 Pay: Award rates, based on experience
Role Overview
As a Climbing Instructor, you’ll be on the front line of our customer experience. Whether you're leading a kids' birthday party, coaching a first-timer, or running a school or corporate group, your role is all about creating a fun, inclusive, and safe climbing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and safe instruction to individuals and groups of all ages
Facilitate school bookings, kids' parties, and group sessions
Provide belay support and supervise climbers to ensure safety
Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Maintain a clean and organised facility
Support front desk operations when needed (greeting, harness fitting, general enquiries)
About You
Friendly, patient, and confident communicating with kids and adults
Passionate about climbing and introducing it to others
Able to lead and manage group activities with energy and clarity
A team player who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment
Punctual, reliable, and proactive
Qualifications & Requirements
Previous climbing experience (gym or outdoor) preferred
Experience working with children or groups is a bonus
Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Working with Children Check (required)
Available to work weekends, evenings, and during school holidays
Perks
Free climbing access outside of shifts
Opportunities to grow into other roles (e.g. route setting, coaching)
Fun, supportive team culture
Flexible hours around your lifestyle
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Job Title: Casual Climbing Instructor & Route Setter
📍 Location: Bayside Rock – Carrum Downs, VIC
🕒 Employment Type: Casual
💰 Pay: Award rates + setting allowance (based on experience)
Role Overview
This dual-role position blends instruction and route setting—perfect for someone who loves both teaching and creating. As an Instructor, you’ll lead group sessions, parties, and school bookings with energy and professionalism. As a Setter, you’ll contribute to the quality and variety of our walls by crafting fun, challenging, and creative climbs for all ability levels.
Key Responsibilities
Instructor Duties
Deliver engaging and safe instruction to individuals and groups of all ages
Facilitate school bookings, kids' parties, and group sessions
Provide belay support and supervise climbers to ensure safety
Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Maintain a clean and organised facility
Support front desk operations when needed (greeting, harness fitting, general enquiries)
Setter Duties
Set and forerun top rope and boulder problems across all grades
Work with the Head Setter and team to maintain route variety and quality
Rotate and strip holds according to the setting schedule
Maintain cleanliness and safety of setting tools and workspace
Respond to customer feedback to keep the wall fun and fresh
About You
Passionate about climbing and stoked to share it with others
Creative thinker with an eye for movement and flow
Comfortable using power tools and working at height
Confident working with kids and large groups
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Self-motivated and adaptable to dynamic tasks
Qualifications & Requirements
Prior climbing and belay experience (required)
Previous setting experience preferred (but training available)
Comfortable climbing V4+/grade 20+ (ideal)
Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Working with Children Check (required)
Available for evening/weekend shifts + setting days
Perks
Free climbing access outside of shifts
Opportunities to grow into a senior instructor or lead setter roles
Access to training and mentorship in both instructing and setting
Supportive and passionate team environment
Flexible shifts around study or other work