Work At CCC

The Calgary Climbing Centre prides itself on providing an unrivaled experience for all levels of climbers. We achieve this with a team of motivated, friendly and inspiring staff that help climbers on their journey through this amazing sport.  

We’ve climbed a long way in the past 25 years and as we embark on the next 20 years we need the best team possible to help us lead the way in cultivating an even greater, more inclusive climbing community.

If you would like to join our team and don’t see a relevant job opening, send us your resume along with a note about what interests you and why you want to work at the CCC, or better yet, stop by at any of our locations. Click here to find contact information for each location.

Apply with a resume and CCC application form to the emails below:

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Opportunities

Title Description Location
Facility Manager - Maternity leave

At the CCC our staff are some of the most active members around our gyms, and they are the core of our organization. Our managers are the crushers behind the scenes, working with all groups of staff to help operationalize our vision and protect the values the CCC has built since opening in 1995.

Managers not only coordinate the day-to-day operations of our gyms, but plan for the future by interacting with our larger community, monitoring staffing levels and watching trends in our industry, to help ensure we are meeting the needs of all Calgary climbers.

Under the guidance of the Directors, you will…

  • Help operationalize and sustain the values and vision of the Calgary Climbing Centre
  • Engage with and support the recreational, competitive, and training focused communities at your respective location
  • Lead CCC staff by setting an example as a knowledgeable employee, a hard worker, a dedicated professional and a safe climber in your role as a Facility Manager
  • Work along side your desk team, to engage with our community during peak times
  • Provide feedback and communicate with the Senior Leadership to ensure productive and efficient operation of your facility
  • Ensure your facility meets or exceeds monthly goals

Responsibilities

  • Daily management of desk staff, instructors, setters, belayers and all daily operations
  • Interview, hire and on-board new members of our desk and instruction team
  • Continuously coach staff to highest standards on the job
  • Work with Head Setter to ensure quality of product and frequent turnover
  • Creating and communicating monthly desk and instruction schedules
  • Develop and maintain a positive, functional relationship with all employees
  • Ensure staff safety by monitoring behaviors with regards to setting systems, cleaning practices, belay checks, facility walkthroughs and other hazards present on the job
  • Booking and scheduling of groups, specialty classes and programs
  • Attend and contribute to monthly managers meetings
  • Processing payroll, membership billing and group invoicing
  • Schedule and/or conduct facility maintenance as needed
  • Monitor and order supplies for cafe spaces, including coffee, RTE items and baked goods.

Compensation: 

  • Starting at $52,000+ annually
  • Multi-facility membership and plus one membership
  • Health spending and education allowance
  • continued professional development opportunities provided
  • lifestyle driven career

This is a 1 year contract to cover a maternity leave.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to the Director of Resources: [email protected]

 

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Retail Coordinator

Do you love climbing? Of course you do. What about gear? Want to share your zest for climbing and gear with the world… or, at the very least, climbers both new and seasoned, in the Calgary area? Come work with the CCC Retail Manager and be a part of cultivating community through connecting people with the gear they need to pursue the sport they love.

Job Description

As Retail Coordinator, you will assist the Retail Manager in ensuring that each CCC Approach Shop location is well-stocked and organized, has a friendly and approachable atmosphere, and is always customer service oriented. The Retail Coordinator will visit each of the five CCC locations once a week (typically one gym per day so you need to have your own set of wheels)

  • Day-to-day tasks and responsibilities include:
  • · Inventory management – product receiving and troubleshooting.
  • · Assisting with the invoice reconciliation process.
  • · Data entry.
  • · Merchandising and creation of internal marketing (signs, graphics, etc.).
  • · Replenishment orders and transfers between locations as needed.
  • · Daily communication with Desk Staff.
  • · Daily communication with Retail Manager.
  • · Retail sales.
  • · Assist in marketing and social media to promote Approach Shop and Approach Café.

An ideal candidate for this position is passionate about climbing, adaptable, enjoys troubleshooting and problem solving, has exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and is detail oriented. In this role, you will gain unique insight into the customer facing elements of retail within the CCC as well as the behind-the-scenes elements and functions that inform and dictate performance and sales at each location. This role requires you to travel to all facilities across Calgary throughout the week. Daily access to a personal vechicle is expected in this role.

  • · Wage $21/hour (including vacation pay)
  • · Vacation 2 weeks (upon 30 days written notice and approval)
  • · Full time up to 44 hrs/week
  • · Health Care $1000/year after 3 months
  • · Staff Privileges CCC Individual Multi-Facility Pass and plus one.
  • · Staff instore discount 25% off.
  • · Retail vendor pro deal access.

email mikaila@calgaryclimbing.com with your resume and coverletter.

 

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Performance Team Lead & Assistant Coaches

Performance Team Lead & Assistant Coaches

 

Available Positions

  • Lead Coach – 20 hours per week, possibility of more hours outside Team Program (i.e. route setting)
  • Assistant Coaches – 9 hours per week, up to three positions available

 

Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years working as a coach as a Development Lead or an equivalent level from another team program; and/or
  • Competed at the national or international level as a Junior and/or Senior competitor

 

Coaching Schedule

  • General CCC Coach training will occur from July – August 2024
  • Start date for Team Program: September 3, 2024
  • End date for Team Program: May 31, 2025
  • Two – four weekday shifts per week, Monday – Thursday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm; and Saturdays from 8:00am – 11:00am
  • Gym locations: Rocky & SoCal during the week, and varied gym locations for Saturdays

 

About the Team Members

  • Categories: Youth B, Youth A, Junior & Senior
  • Competition focus: qualifying and competing at CEC National Championships
  • Development focus: refinement of competition performance skills

 

Competition Attendance Expectations

  • Attendance at all Alberta Climbing Association competitions in Calgary; attendance outside of Calgary as required
  • Attendance at CEC competitions as required

 

Email your resume and cover letter to the High Performance Manager: [email protected]

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CCC Team Program Coaches

CCC Team Program Coaches

Available Positions

  • Development Team
  • Sport Team
  • Redpoint Team
  • Youth D Team

 

Preferred Experience

  • 1+ years working as a coach within an organized team program, climbing or otherwise; and/or
  • Competed at the provincial, national or international level as a Junior and/or Senior competitor; and/or
  • Experience leading a non-competitive youth climbing program

 

Coaching Schedule

  • General CCC Coach training will occur from July – August 2024
  • Start date for Team Program: September 3, 2024
  • End date for Team Program: May 31, 2025
  • Two weekday shifts per week, Monday – Thursday; Saturdays from 8:00am – 11:00am for Development Team coaches
  • All gym locations: Chinook, Hanger, Rocky, SoCal & Stronghold

 

About the Team Members

  • Categories: Youth D, Youth C, Youth B, Youth A & Junior
  • Competition focus: participation on Alberta Climbing Association season; can go beyond if climbers qualify
  • Development focus: refinement of technical climbing skills, application of competition performance skills appropriate for age and experience level
  • Competition Attendance Expectations
    • Attendance at internal Sport & Development Cup Series
    • Attendance at Alberta Climbing Association competitions in Calgary, if climbers are attending; attendance outside of Calgary as required
    • Attendance at CEC competitions as required

 

Email your resume and cover letter to the High Performance Manager: [email protected]

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Baker/ Prep Stafff

Baker/ Prep staff

$17/hr

12-15 hours per week (M/W/F 8am-1pm)

Location: SoCal Bouldering Approach Cafe

 

Description: this position entails baking goods, prepping café and restaurant items, and order preparation.

Experience: minimal experience required, knowledge of food safety and handling

CCC staff privileges (free membership, discounts, access to pro-deals)

Please send resumes to Josh: [email protected]

SoCal Bouldering
Front Line - Service Desk

Working at the CCC is more than just climbing for free and getting to see all the new routes before everyone else. Our staff are our most active members and the core of our organization; without whom we would not be able to provide such an excellent climbing experience to everyone who walks through our doors.  

With great power comes great responsibility, and we make no jokes about what we expect from our staff members. Prior to applying you should be confident in your ability tconsistently deliver on the following 10 attributes:  

  • Safety 
  • Professionalism 
  • Passion for climbing 
  • Friendly and Approachable 
  • Customer Service Attitude 
  • Punctuality 
  • Smiling 
  • Coachability 
  • Strong work ethic 
  • Going above and beyond 

Our team is fast paced and high energy, we expect all staff to come in with the ability to learn on the go and adapt to changing environments. Staff will be expected to read and write clearly and concisely – so work on that penmanship!  

We have high expectations for customer service: a smile and a warm greeting is the bare minimum when it comes to work behind the Front Desk. Our ideal candidate would be outgoing, friendly and approachable, and able to make novice and experienced climbers alike feel welcome in our facility. The ability to talk to new people comes in handy, as a face behind the desk people will come to you often for beta and feedback.  

All CCC staff should feel pride in their workspace and facility and play a large role in keeping the area clean and tidy for all who share the space to enjoy.  

With our high expectations, we feel our team deserves to be rewarded for their commitment and hard work. CCC staff are eligible for many perksincluding:  

  • Unlimited access to all CCC Facilities 
  • Plus one membership for your best climbing buddy to climb for free with you 
  • Flexible schedule (including priority for time off for climbing trips) 
  • Discounts on all gear from our Approach Shop 
  • Pro Deals from our retailers 
  • Access to free or discounted climbing programs (including outdoor courses) 

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Chinook, Hanger, Rocky Mountain, SoCal Bouldering, Stronghold
Skilled Finishing Carpenter - with sister company MagicLab
  • Job Summary
  • Magic Lab is seeking a skilled Finishing Carpenter to join their team and work on various carpentry and millwork projects.
  • Duties
  • – Assemble and install structures such as cabinets, counters, benches, etc
  • – Utilize power tools to cut, shape, and smooth lumber and other materials
  • – Perform heavy lifting of materials and equipment
  • – Execute tasks involving sanding, staining, and finishing
  • – Build items from scratch based on blueprints or verbal instructions
  • – Assist climbing wall fabrication team when necessary
  • Qualifications
  • – Proven experience as a Finishing Carpenter or in a similar role
  • – Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools
  • – Ability to interpret blueprints and follow technical instructions accurately
  • – Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques and methods
  • – Attention to detail and precision in workmanship
  • – Must have own vehicle, as some driving to site is required
  • Compensation: $20-$25/hour (depending on experience)
  • Position can be full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days a week).
  • Work Location: Magic Lab Climbing, in person
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit pictures of completed projects along with their resume to [email protected]
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