Freelance Climbing Instructor – Parthian Climbing Wandsworth

Compensation: Paid per session delivered

Employment Type: Freelance / Self-Employed

We are looking for experienced and qualified freelance climbing instructors to support our instructed session delivery at Parthian Climbing Wandsworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals to work flexibly, running high-quality climbing sessions for a wide range of participants.

About Us

At Parthian Climbing, we offer a vibrant climbing environment with top-rope, lead, and bouldering facilities. We pride ourselves on delivering inclusive, high-quality climbing instruction for all ages and abilities—from beginners to seasoned climbers. As a freelance instructor, you will play a key role in inspiring and safely guiding our community.

Main Responsibilities

Delivering instructed sessions for both adults and children, including:
NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme)
Adult beginner and improver courses
Kids clubs, school sessions, tasters, parties, and private coaching
Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Working in line with our centre’s safety and safeguarding policies
Always representing the centre professionally and reliably

Requirements

Hold a valid national climbing instructor qualification (RCI/CWI, CWDI Preferred)
Hold a current First Aid certificate validating your qualifications
Current Safeguarding Certification (can be arranged)
Up to date DBS certificate (preferably be on DBS update service)
Demonstrated experience instructing in a climbing environment
Minimum of 2 years’ climbing experience, ideally leading indoors at 6a or above
Effective communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude
Availability to deliver sessions on evenings and weekends
Attendance to an induction session
Completion of Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax

Please note: Freelance instructors are paid per session delivered and are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance. This is not an employed position. Insurance is covered by Parthian Climbing subject to following our in-house procedures, instructors will work under a Contract for Services agreement.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
Term-long/half-term agreements working with the same groups much of the time.
Opportunities for additional sessions and workshops
Flexible session-based work to suit your availability
A vibrant, supportive climbing community
Opportunities for repeat bookings and steady freelance work
Use of facilities before or after instructed sessions (where agreed)

If you are an experienced instructor looking to work with a passionate and growing climbing community, we would love to hear from you.

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