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.

Frontline (Part-time or Full Time)

Starting pay $16.00

Free Gym Membership

This is a part/full time customer service position which reports to the gym manager. 

Weekends and evening shifts should be expected.

General Responsibilities:

  • Front Desk - Greet and check-in customers, sell memberships and experiences

  • Climbing area - Safety Orientations, administer belay tests, conduct safety checks

  • Cleaning and Maintenance - Pro-shop, climbing area, support areas

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • Good customer service skills

  • Well organized and effective at communicating

  • Enthusiastic

  • Climbing skills preferred

  • Part-time or Full-time position 

  • Two shifts per week minimum

Working Conditions: 

  • MetroRock Climbing Centers is an indoor climbing facility. Support 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. Staff should expect 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.