Climbing Wall Instructor

Salary

£15.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Package

Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Date posted

27/05/2026

Job reference

T02831

Do you have a passion for climbing activity?

Have you got experience of teaching others to climb?

Teesside Sport are looking for Climbing Wall Instructors as part of the university sport service, who are able to deliver a range of climbing activity within the on campus climbing wall facility.

You will be responsible for the delivery of climbing and bouldering wall sessions delivered within the facility to users of all abilities. You will be required to deliver induction sessions to new users of the facility, explaining all of the safety requirements and appropriate use of equipment.

You will be expected to advise on and coach climbing technique in more advanced sessions and where required support our climbing coach. As part of every session you will be responsible for equipment checks and the safe delivery of sessions within this facility whilst providing a high level of customer service.

Informal enquires are welcomed. If you wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail or have any questions, please contact Callum Anderson via email to ***email_hidden***

For posts such as these, we often receive a high volume of applications.

The job description and person specification are linked above. Please refer to these documents, it is essential that you include information within your application, stating how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. You must provide sufficient detail/evidence to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Interviews will take place on 2 July 2026

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.

The position of Climbing Wall Instructor is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

What we offer you:

• Special leave to support a range of circumstances
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites, but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third-party website, please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.