Climbing Instructor (Temporary) (MOR12143)
Moray CouncilScotland
Overview
This is a local council role (part time, fixed term) with Moray Council based in Scotland. The advertised salary is £26,898.95 to £27,351.35 per year. Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Job DescriptionTo provide a safe and high quality service throughout the facility whilst maintaining good operational procedures and relationships between the service and members of the public.RequirementsThis post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.ResponsibilitiesProvide a climbing instructor service.
Perform climbing wall duties, which will include route setting & administration tasks in connection with the wall as required.
Perform media management for Climbing Centre in conjunction with others (e.g. Principal Sports & Leisure Officer and Corporate Communications).
To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as agreed by the postholder with management.The IndividualPrevious experience of working with people.
Experience working in a similar environment (instructing/coaching climbing).
Qualified CWA/SPA
Strong and confident climber
Strong customer care skills
Ability to follow routines
Flexible approach to work
Observational skills to enable effective management of the wall and its users.
Creative and safe route setting experience.
Active listening skills; for effective communication skills; for effective interaction with members of the public and staff.
Must be able to work as part of a team
Ability to lift and carry reasonable weight, move equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations.
Ability to bend and stretch in order to carry out wet cleaning.
Flexibility to meet the needs/demands of the service.
Temporary Post until 31 December 2026
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Starting Salary: £26,898 (pro rata)
£14.27 per hour
18 hours per week
For further information, contact roy.mcpherson@moray.gov.uk
How this role compares
We hold 1,126 council vacancies in Scotland that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £31,300. This role pays less than about 69% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,616 of them in Scotland.
You have 12 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Moray Council has 83 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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