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Title: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Tommy on July 29, 2012, 01:29:23 pm
The Climbing Station is a huge new 800sqm bouldering wall scheduled to open its doors to the Midlands public this Autumn. We are situated near the centre of Loughborough, just a few minutes from the city centre and 10 mins from the M1.

Visit us at http://theclimbingstation.com (http://theclimbingstation.com)
http://facebook.com/theclimbing.station (http://facebook.com/theclimbing.station)

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to join our venture and help create a community for climbers and sports enthusiasts in the area. You should be self-motivated, enjoy working with other people and above all love climbing! There are a number of roles available at The Climbing Station;

1 Centre Manager (full time)
4-5 Reception Staff (part time, variety of shifts available)
5+ Freelance Instructors

Duty Manager: this position will require full commitment to the company and needs a dynamic team player who’s keen to help the business develop and provide the very best indoor climbing experience. You will be in charge of a team of receptionists and freelance instructors, whilst overseeing the day to day management of the centre. Skills in IT, marketing, climbing experience, team management and coaching are all of benefit.

Reception Staff: there are a number of positions available, covering all of the opening hours for the centre (daytime, evening and weekend). We are looking for friendly and approachable personalities, who can help bring our enthusiasm for climbing to our customers walking through the door! Any climbing experience or qualifications is of benefit and ongoing training will be provided on site.

Freelance Instructors: we are looking for SPA / CWA (or more) qualified instructors to help induct new members, run group sessions and manage kids party groups. In addition we are looking for freelance coaching staff to help develop and promote our in house grass roots youth development programme.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to info@theclimbingstation.co.uk . Closing date for applications is 3rd August with interviews taking place w/c 6th August.

The Climbing Station is a climbing centre run for climbers, by climbers. The directors Tom Randall, Roger Bonnert, Andy Flaherty and Peter Sammons have a clear vision on what indoor bouldering can be and you’ll find it inside our doors!
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: 205Chris on July 29, 2012, 08:10:51 pm
The director Tom Randall has a clear vision on what indoor bouldering can be and you’ll find it inside our doors!

Climbing horizontal offwidths across cellar roofs  ;)
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Tommy on July 31, 2012, 03:56:41 pm
Thanks Chris. I can report that there are already 2 offwidths built and they're quite tricky! I was forced to put them in by the other directors... I have no choice.... honest!  :whistle:
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Nibile on July 31, 2012, 04:10:29 pm
No Beastmaker instructor positions available?
 ;)
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Tommy on July 31, 2012, 08:06:00 pm
Nibile, now that's an idea! Can you imagine the interview process?  ;D
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Sasquatch on August 03, 2012, 06:54:28 pm
Nibile, now that's an idea! Can you imagine the interview process?  ;D

I would imagine requiring a winning photo for this thread:  [url http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,5044.200.html (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,5044.200.html)[/url]

And the ability to do some of these: http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,15136.msg334082.html (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,15136.msg334082.html)
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Tommy on August 04, 2012, 10:09:27 am

Thank you for everyone's interest in the positions advertised. We've been totally overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and motivated people out there!

You should have all received an email by now letting you know the next steps, please get in touch if you have somehow slipped through the nets.

Tom
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: shark on September 07, 2012, 03:43:26 pm
Climbing Station opens tomorrow  :clap2:
Title: Re: Staff Wanted @ The Climbing Station
Post by: Topher on September 20, 2012, 07:32:01 pm
Went today and really liked the place. Good size  :thumbsup: problems and the most important thing... a decent cup of coffee.
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