Updated November 2026, starting immediately
HMB Climbing Instructors empower students to become lifelong climbers and critical thinkers by building confidence, strengthening problem-solving skills, and fostering a welcoming environment.
Work load: part time, minimum one scheduled shift per week
Pay-rate: $21.5/hour
Must-have Availability: weekends, especially Saturdays and/or Sundays on a weekly basis
Classes for which we are considering you:
* Parents’ Night Out - weekend evenings
* Parties, Rockers - weekends
* Weekend Rockers, weekend mornings
* Family Bouldering, weekends
* Day Camps on school-free weekdays
* Climbing After Class, weekday afternoons/evenings
Responsibilities
Student and Family Oriented
* Create a safe and engaging atmosphere for students and their families
* Act as a role model for students and the community
* Describe and demonstrate climbing techniques
* Engage with students and tailor instruction to their needs
* Encourage students to participate in various climbing related activities and to adopt a mindset of growth and exploration
* Patiently deal with challenging behaviors and scenarios, while maintaining a mature, solution-oriented attitude
* Focus on problem solving
* Be consistent and on time for your shifts and ready to interact positively with students and families
* Facilitate communication between families and HMB departments
Internal Organization and Communication
* Be consistent and on time communicating with managers for scheduling and other work related tasks
* Improve performance by incorporating feedback from superiors and colleagues into the work routine
* Give feedback on the program’s strengths and needs
* Identify and report potential streamlining of processes to managers and other departments
Requirements
* 18 or older
* Experience with childcare or in an instructional setting for children ages 5+
* At least 6 months climbing experience, knowledge and technical skills
* Availability to work weekday afternoons and evenings, weekend mornings and afternoons
* Maintain at least 1 weekend class per week (at least 1 class/month if hired as a substitute)
* Availability to fill shifts as needed
* Positive attitude
* CPR/AED/First Aid certification, preferred, not required
Perks
* Free membership for employee
* Industry discounts and other perks
* Career development opportunities for coaching youth teams (or other positions, per interest and availability)
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@halfmoonbouldering.com with the subject "Weekend Youth Instructor". Please detail: 1) why you would be a good fit for our community and 2) what your availability is to teach the classes listed above. Include any possible conflicts with other commitments. Include any supporting documentation (certifications, recommendations, etc.)
Updated September 2026, starting immediately
Work load: PT, starting at 1.5h (one class/month)
Must have availability: at least two weeknights and one Sat or Sun availability to sub for classes on our schedule. If applying for a regular position (not sub), your class will be on a weekend morning.
Pay-rate: $25/h
Hiring a part-time Yoga Instructor and or Yoga Substitute for our family-owned bouldering gym in Greenwood, Seattle. This position is best suited for cheerful, outgoing, and dynamic individuals who enjoy the gym environment in all its aspects. What’s the heart of this role? Our community! You’ll teach in a tight-knit community of climbers, many of whom understand climbing as “yoga on the vertical” for the mindfulness and physical presence it requires. Here at HMB, you’ll be able to guide the practice of fairly cohesive groups of students. The small studio (max 12 students) caters mainly to
our members, so you’ll get to know your audience, get their input directly, and have a significant impact on their well being. If you’re looking for a place where community matters, you’re warmly welcome here!
Responsibilities
* As a sub, maintain at least one session on the monthly schedule;
* As a regular instructor, maintain at least one regular eclass on the monthly schedule
* Lead exciting, challenging, alignment-based sequences that are inclusive and welcoming to attendees of all abilities;
* Tailor classes to meet the needs of HMB’s climbing community;
* Maintain the studio’s cleanliness, organize the studio at the end of each class, and lead by example instilling in students a culture of responsibility;
* Communicate in a timely manner with HMB Team Members on class and program-related matters, such as: attendance, no-show students, equipment and studio needs, scheduling and subbing, program development, etc.
* Notify the manager two weeks in advance of any class that must be missed, and actively find a sub for any such classes;
* Maintain HMB training standards, as required
* Attend quarterly team meetings (in person)
* Help promote HMB’s yoga program to HMB guests and the larger community by working with our Marketing, Social Media, and Welcome Desk Teams with input on creating yoga tailored messaging and promotional assets for the community.
Requirements
* Available to work weekday evenings, and/or weekends;
* RYT-200 Yoga Certification, or a minimum 1 year professional teaching experience in a paid capacity
* Ability to work independently and self-motivated
* A desire to be part of our community and spend time at the gym, learning about and participating in our other programs
Preferred, not required:
* 1st Aid/CPR Certification, climbing experience
Perks
* Free membership for employee
* Employee wellness program
* Industry discounts
How to Apply
Email us at jobs@halfmoonbouldering.com with the subject "Yoga Instructor" or "Yoga Sub". Include your yoga-focused/teaching resume, certification, and a cover letter. Please detail your daily availability to teach the classes in our program. Include any possible conflicts with other commitments.