Careers

At The Gravity Vault Marin, we empower our team members to create a dynamic and inclusive indoor rock climbing gym environment. We share the common goal of making Gravity Vault Marin a great place to climb and build community, and we want you to help us achieve this.

As a Shift Leader for Gravity Vault Marin, you will facilitate the daily success of the gym through your leadership support skills. Working directly with the management team, you will assist in the daily operations of the building, mentor the Instructor Staff to ensure our service exceeds  customers expectations, and verify our safety standards are being upheld at all times during your shift. Instructors and Customers will look to you for solutions at any given time. Your ability to demonstrate a positive attitude while solving the issue or concern at hand is critical to our success.  

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Front Desk Operational Support: Oversee the facilities operation and flow of activities. Must possess the ability to facilitate Instructors’ workflow through the day. Understand how to prioritize responsibilities in order to maintain a productive gym environment. Coordinate with management on daily retention and acquisition activities.
• Safety Standards: Ensure all Instructors are held to the safety standards demonstrated in training. Inspect all areas of the gym for safety and cleanliness.
• Staff Belay Coordination: Review and coordinate Instructor Staff positioning to maximize positive experience for all customers throughout the entirety of the day.
• Cleaning and Organization: Review, oversee and execute the completion of the daily cleaning regiment throughout the gym. Verify all merchandise in the retail space is neat and organized.

Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing and able to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Enjoy working with young children and adults
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment 
• Involvement in training procedures for rescue situations and safety protocols
• COVID - 19 Vaccine Required

Climbing knowledge and fitness industry experience is encouraged, however, it is not a requirement. You should note your transferable skills, experiences, and ideas that make you a good candidate.

This position can become full time with additional responsibilities in coaching or routesetting. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs.marin@gravityvault.com and fill out an application through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL-P13T4AHdTpfo0pi7nUIUv7UfifNsag3YlWgKwTPd02JAw/viewform?usp=sf_link

As a Team Coach for The Gravity Vault you will facilitate the training for our Youth Climbing Teams.  In the Team Coach role you will have the opportunity to work with other coaching staff to develop and execute training regimens, practice schedules, technique lessons and more. You will mentor the kids as they progress through our program and help them to achieve their climbing goals. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise climbers at practices.
• Motivate the kids and empower them to reach new heights.
• Maintain an encouraging, yet competitive environment which upholds The Gravity Vault's Mission Statement.
• Attend Competitions with the team.
• Communicate with Climbers and Parents on goals and achievements.

Requirements:

• Competition Climbing Experience Preferred.
• USA Climbing Coaches Certification Preferred.
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills.
• Experience Coaching an individual/team sport at the Youth Level.

Please send your resumé and cover letter to jobs.marin@gravityvault.com.

The Route Setters are some of the most important contributors at The Gravity Vault. Route Setters are responsible for all of the climbing routes and problems in our facilities. We look for creative individuals who love climbing and are experienced setters. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Setting Routes and Problems.
• Set up and cleanup of Setting Safety Zones.
• Fore Running your Routes/Problems.
• PT 2 8 hours shifts per week

Requirements

•  Indoor and outdoor climbing experience including bouldering and sport climbing
• Ability to Route Set 5.12 and V8 level climbs
• Ability to stand, climb, and work for extended periods on uneven surfaces including infront and behind climbing wall structures
• Ability to lift, carry, and haul loads of up to 50 pounds for short periods of time over uneven surfaces
• Ability to sit and suspend from a wall in a harness for extended periods of time at heights up to 40 feet, including proper use of work at height PPE according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Ability to safely move, place, operate and stand on ladders according to manufacturer's instructions
• Ability to use hand and power tools with applicable PPE according to manufacturer's instructions
• Ability to follow and perform emergency rescue procedures
• CPR/AED, and Basic First Aid Certification

Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of sport and bouldering setting experience
• Climbing Wall Association Work At Height Certification or similar training
• USA Climbing Route Setting Membership and Level 1 Certification

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation $23-$27 per hour depending on experience
• Gravity Vault Multi-facility gym Membership
• Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners
• CPR/AED, and Basic First Aid Certification renewals
• Professional development opportunities

 Summer Rocks Climbing Camp is a 10 week climbing camp for kids ages 7-14 where camp instructors will teach climbing skills and participate in exciting camp activities such as Slacklining, Crate Stacking, Rappelling, Climbing Movies, and Tie-dye T-shirts. Our goal is to provide a thrilling experience for young climbers, both experienced and new to the sport. We are looking for camp counselors that will work with the young climbers to foster a growth in strength, technique, confidence, and friendship building.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively supervising campers ages 7-14.

• Ability to top-rope belay a climber while also engaging with others kids through conversation.

• Ensure camp participants compliance with Gym Policies.

• Catering a climbing experience that suits the level of experience of the camp participant.

How do you know if you’re the right candidate?

• Are you comfortable belaying a group of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?

• Do you have the stamina to keep up  with 7-14 year old’s bursting with energy?

• Do you have the enthusiasm and positive energy needed to work with kids?

Job Requirements:

• At least 16 years of age.

• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp – age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.

• Minimum of 4 week committment  (does not have to be contigious )

Job Benefits:

• Free Rock Climbing Gym Membership at Gravity Vault Marin.

• 20% off retail items at Gravity Vault Marin.

• Join an incredible team of Staff members with Staff only climbing nights and other bonding activities.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs.marin@gravityvault.com

Instructor/Front Desk

At The Gravity Vault Marin Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, we empower our team members to create a dynamic training and recreational environment that promotes inclusion for individuals from all walks of life. We share the common goal of making Gravity Vault Marin a great place to climb and build community, and we want you to help us achieve this.

As an Instructor for Gravity Vault Marin, you are the face of the business. You are the primary point of contact for every customer interaction. From front desk check-in to event coordination, you are a customer facing team member that gets things done right the first time. Instructors work directly under the supervision of the management team and coaching staff to ensure a consistent positive customer experience is reached on a daily basis.

 Responsibilities for this position include:

• Front Desk Operations: Answering phones, collection of customer information and payments. Must be present and attentive to the customers needs at all times.
• Belay Checks: Review safety standards for ALL individuals entering the gym from initial visitors to returning members.
• Staff Belay Participation: belay first time visitors or members to enhance their gym climbing experience. Operate as support staff during classes and team programs.
• Party and Event Coordination: Work directly with the management team to ensure all parties and events exceed customer expectations. You will be the primary point of contact for the party / event host. The ability to positively interact with customers and prioritize their needs is a must.
• Cleaning and Organization: Must have an attention to detail. Our retail and gym space requires routine cleaning on a daily basis. Instructors are required to execute daily cleaning regiments.

 Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing and able to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Enjoy working with young children and adults
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Open to learning and developing skills as a climbing class instructor
• COVID - 19 Vaccine Required

Climbing knowledge and fitness industry experience is encouraged, however, it is not a requirement. You should note your transferable skills, experiences, and ideas that make you a good candidate.

This position can become full time with additional responsibilities in coaching, routesetting, or shift leading. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs.marin@gravityvault.com and fill out an application through this google form.