Working hours: as and when required

Contract type: Casual

Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high‑quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. As a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services, we are proud to operate Leisure World Tiptree and its growing programme of indoor climbing activities. We are now seeking Casual Indoor Climbing Instructors to join our team and support the delivery of our expanding climbing programme at out Leisure World Tiptree site.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic climbing programme, helping more people get active and enjoy climbing in a safe and supportive environment.

Duties of the role

As a Climbing Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering safe, engaging and inclusive climbing sessions for a wide range of participants, from complete beginners to more experienced climbers. You will ensure all sessions are well-organised, enjoyable and tailored to meet the needs and abilities of those taking part, helping to build confidence and encourage progression.

You will be expected to set up, check and maintain equipment in line with operating procedures, while carrying out dynamic risk assessments to ensure the safety of all participants at all times. Working closely with Duty Officers and colleagues, you will contribute to the smooth running of sessions and support the ongoing development of the climbing programme.

Creating a welcoming and positive environment is key to this role. You will deliver a high standard of customer service, helping to provide a friendly and inclusive experience that encourages repeat attendance and participation. You will also play an active role in safeguarding, ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults and reporting any concerns in line with procedures.

Qualifications and skills required

To be successful in this role:

We are looking for individuals who hold a minimum of a recognised climbing qualification such as CWI, ICA or an equivalent site-specific qualification, alongside a strong understanding of health and safety practices. You should have experience delivering climbing sessions, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt sessions to suit a range of abilities. A proactive and reliable approach, combined with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, is essential.

Additional qualifications such as First Aid at Work, Mountain Training or BMC modules, and experience in route setting or equipment fitting would be beneficial but are not essential. A willingness to develop skills and undertake further training is highly encouraged.

What we offer

The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

Other benefits include:

Flexible working
Free Activa Gym or Free Fitness Swimming
Gym, coffee shop, travel and online retail discounts
Excellent training, development and progression opportunities

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Chris Curtis, Sports and Active Wellbeing Manager. chris.curtis@colchester.gov.uk

For a copy of the job description, please click here.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children's Barred List check is required for this post.

Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.