Careers
Opportunities
To apply, please download our application and submit it in an email to Everett@metrorock.com
Alternatively, you may fill out our application online: Online employment application.
Somerville Afterschool
Part Time - Schedule varies by semester - 2:30-5:30pm
Starting $20 w/ Semester Bonuses
Free Gym Membership
The Somerville Afterschool program focuses on engaging Somerville Public School students and introducing them to the world of rock climbing through games, exercises and instruction.
General Responsibilities:
Pickup and dropoff at student locations in Somerville
Give safety orientations and observe students
Facilitate Group activities and games
Provide light climbing instruction following a curriculum
Encourage students to participate in climbing activities
Requirements:
18+ years old
Comfortable working with children
Enthusiastic
Ideally, experience with climbing instruction
Drivers License and ability to drive a 15 passenger van
Working Conditions:
MetroRock Climbing Centers is an indoor climbing facility. Event Staff must be able to traverse all elements of the facility, including stairwells, climbing walls, high-ropes challenge courses, bouldering terrain, and padded, uneven flooring.
Work may at times be physically demanding. Event staff should expect the need to climb, stand, stoop, walk, run, and, possibly, perform heavy lifting.
Tufts PE Assistant
Part-Time - Thursdays 9am-12pm
Starting $18.00 w/ Semester bonus
Free Gym Membership
The Tufts Ropes and Rocks program runs in two semesters based on Tufts academic calendar. The 12 week blocks involve climbing instruction, rappelling, high elements ropes courses & outdoor climbing!
General Responsibilities:
Give safety orientations and observe students
Help Facilitate Group activities and games
Teach students on how to belay and climb effectively
Provide light climbing instruction following a curriculum
Encourage students to participate in climbing activities
Assist Program Lead as necessary
Requirements:
18+ years old
Comfortable working in group settings
Enthusiastic about climbing and teaching
Preferred but not Required:
CWI Level 2 Certified or desire to be trained
Outdoor Climbing Experience
Working Conditions:
MetroRock Climbing Centers is an indoor climbing facility. Event Staff must be able to traverse all elements of the facility, including stairwells, climbing walls, high-ropes challenge courses, bouldering terrain, and padded, uneven flooring.
Work may at times be physically demanding. Event staff should expect the need to climb, stand, stoop, walk, run, and, possibly, perform heavy lifting.
MIT PE Assistant
Part-Time - Saturdays & Wednesdays - Schedule varies by semester
Starting $18.00 w/ Semester bonus
Free Gym Membership
The MIT Physical Education program runs quarterly based on MIT’s schedule. The 4 week blocks involve climbing instruction, rappelling, high elements ropes courses & outdoor climbing!
General Responsibilities:
Give safety orientations and observe students
Help Facilitate Group activities and games
Teach students on how to belay and climb effectively
Provide light climbing instruction following a curriculum
Encourage students to participate in climbing activities
Assist Program Lead as necessary
Requirements:
18+ years old
Comfortable working in group settings
Enthusiastic about climbing and instruction
Preferred but not Required:
Drivers License and ability to drive a 15 passenger van
CWI Level 2 Certified or desire to be trained
Outdoor climbing experience
Working Conditions:
MetroRock Climbing Centers is an indoor climbing facility. Event Staff must be able to traverse all elements of the facility, including stairwells, climbing walls, high-ropes challenge courses, bouldering terrain, and padded, uneven flooring.
Work may at times be physically demanding. Event staff should expect the need to climb, stand, stoop, walk, run, and, possibly, perform heavy lifting.
Event Staff
Part Time -Weekends expected. Opportunities based on field trips/special events/etc.
Starting $16.00
Free Gym Membership
Event staff work flexible hours at the gyms running our regularly scheduled programs, instruction, camps, and classes in addition to one-time events such as birthday parties, private belays, and special events.
General Responsibilities:
Weekends and evening hours are typical and required.
Training for other gym operations available based on experience.
Climbing area - Oversight, administer belay tests, conduct safety checks
Cleaning and Maintenance - Pro-shop, climbing area, support areas
Party areas - Prepping and cleaning our party room, guiding customers through our ropes courses
Requirements:
Good people skills
Comfortable working with children
Enthusiastic
Climb at least 5.9 and comfortable with heights
Ideally, experience with climbing instruction
Two shifts per month minimum
Weekend rotation of birthday parties
Working Conditions:
MetroRock Climbing Centers is an indoor climbing facility. Event Staff must be able to traverse all elements of the facility, including stairwells, climbing walls, high-ropes challenge courses, bouldering terrain, and padded, uneven flooring.
Work may at times be physically demanding. Event staff should expect the need to climb, stand, stoop, walk, run, and, possibly, perform heavy lifting.