Employment Opportunities
Salt Pump Climbing Company is Maine’s premier rock climbing gym. We strive to maintain a culture that is both hardworking and fun, while challenging employees with opportunities to learn new things and grow professionally in a dynamic and multi-faceted industry. Located in Scarborough, we are 10 minutes from Portland, 10 minutes from the beach, and less than two hours from some of New England’s finest climbing destinations including Pawtuckaway, Cathedral & Whitehorse, and Shagg Crag.
Current Job Listings
Position
Trip Leader / Climbing Instructor – Hybrid and Outdoor Summer Camps 2023
Position Description: Climbing Instructors work together with the Camp Director and our experienced Salt Pump guides to plan and implement climbing adventures for their campers. Our hybrid Inside-Out Camp features three days of indoor climbing in our facility and two days outdoors at crags in Maine and New Hampshire. Our Outdoor Camps are week-long, overnight camps that will be held in the White Mountains in New Hampshire and at Rumney climbing area. During camp, Instructors will facilitate climbing, teach technical climbing skills, and educate campers on outdoor living skills. Campers will range in age from ten to seventeen years old.
Desired Applicant Attributes: We are seeking highly qualified instructors / guides to facilitate our outdoor and hybrid climbing programs.
Applicants for this position should:
- Have experience guiding/leading trips outdoors. SPI preferred but not necessary.
- Be a proficient belayer and lead belayer.
- Have experience camping in a front-country setting (car camping).
- Instructors are expected to camp from Monday-Friday with campers during week-long, outdoor camps.
- Expect to take part in and delegate camp chores in a timely manner.
- Have the skills and patience to keep themselves and others safe and happy in inclement weather while camping – layering systems, self-care, rainy day games, positive attitude, etc.
- Expect to spend most of the day on their feet, actively engaged with the campers.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enjoy working with children ages 10-17 in an outdoor setting.
- Place a high value on risk management and have the skills to implement risk management in a variety of settings.
- Hold a current CPR and BLS certification. WFR preferred.
- Plan to have FUN! Summer Camp is a place for fun, making friends, and trying new things. We expect our Instructors to foster a fun and positive atmosphere.
Position Details: Instructors should be available to start work on June 12. Camp hours and days depend on the program – more information on these camps can be found here. Priority given to applicants who are available for the entire summer season (through August 25). Hourly rate for days at Salt Pump - starting at $17 an hour. Day rate for days outside of the facility.
We’re looking to hire up to 2 individuals in this position.
To Apply: We will be conducting interviews beginning in February. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to both info@saltpumpclimbing.com as well as Brittney Martin, Youth Programs Director, at brittney@saltpumpclimbing.com.
Position
Climbing Instructor – Indoor Summer Camps 2023
Position Description: Climbing Instructors work together with the Camp Director to provide a caring and supportive environment for their campers. During a day at camp, Instructors will facilitate climbing, crafts, games, and other activities. Instructors will also teach campers technical skills (including belaying, rappelling, and mock-leading) and outdoor living skills (tent set-up, compass and map use, etc). Campers will range in age from ages 5 through 14 and will have varying climbing experience.
Desired Applicant Attributes: An interest in climbing is a must, but skill level is far less important than your enthusiasm and dedication to the delivery of great service.
Applicants for this position should:
- Be friendly, caring, and kind.
- Expect to spend most of the day on their feet, actively engaged with the campers.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enjoy working with children under 14 years old – experience working with this age-group is preferred.
- Plan to have FUN! Summer Camp is a place for fun, making friends, and trying new things. We expect our Instructors to foster a fun and positive atmosphere.
Position Details: Instructors will work from June 12 - Aug 25, Monday through Friday. Camp hours are 8:30am-3:00pm; Instructors should expect to work at least a half-hour on either end of these hours, sometimes more. Priority given to applicants who are available for the entire summer season. Hourly rate starting at $16 with an end of summer bonus likely.
We’re looking to hire up to 8 individuals in this position.
To Apply: We will be conducting interviews starting in February and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to both info@saltpumpclimbing.com as well as Brittney Martin, Youth Programs Director, at brittney@saltpumpclimbing.com.
Position
Event Staff
Position Description: Event staff work together with the Event Coordinator to provide an unforgettable, fun, and exciting experience for climbers at Salt Pump events. Events will include birthday parties, Scout groups, school groups, team-builders, and other private events.
Desired Applicant Attributes: An interest in climbing is a must, but the grade you climb is far less important than your enthusiasm and dedication to the delivery of great service.
Applicants for this position should:
- Be friendly, caring, and kind.
- Expect to spend entire shift on their feet, actively engaged with the participants.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enjoy working with children and adults alike.
- Plan to have FUN! Salt Pump is a place for fun, making friends, and trying new things. We expect our staff to foster a fun and positive atmosphere.
Position Details: This position is part-time. Open events will be posted weekly by the Event Coordinator - Event Staff will select shifts they can work and communicate with the Event Coordinator. Event staff are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month - a typical shift is 3 hours and may be on the weekend, weekday, or evening.
To Apply: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis – applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a cover letter and resume by PDF or MS-Word to Info@saltpumpclimbing.com.
Salt Pump Climbing Co. is committed to building a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Meet some of the current staff and partners on our Staff Page.
