CAREERS
Work with us!
Looking for a fun workplace that emphasizes inclusivity, community and health & fitness?
We are eager to add motivated individuals who are passionate about climbing to our team. We offer flexible hours, free gym membership and opportunities for career growth including benefits.
Find descriptions below for each staff role. Any positions for which we are currently hiring will have application information attached to them.
Even if we’re not currently searching to fill a position, please do not hesitate to send your resume to recruiting@truenorthclimbing.com.
Currently Hiring:
We are not currently hiring for any positions.
Climbing Instructor
Currently Hiring.
Start date: September 2026
Compensation: starting at $20.50/h
Status: permanent part-time
Duties:
- Introduce new visitors to climbing, ensuring that they have an excellent first experience
- Sell entry passes and memberships, as well as retail products
- Teach introductory lessons/orientations in top rope belaying, auto belay, and bouldering
- Conduct top rope, auto belay and boulder tests
- Monitor the facility to ensure customers are following safety policies and guidelines
- Resolve minor customer issues
- Complete basic cleaning and maintenance tasks (washing holds, sorting and putting away equipment, keeping the gym tidy, cleaning and restocking washrooms, etc.)
- Communicate cordially with customers in person, over the phone, and via email
Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience teaching (especially related to climbing)
- Personable, approachable and patient
- Professional attitude and an eagerness to share your love for climbing
- Can work at least one weekend day and one weeknight most weeks Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
- Comfortable working with customers of all ages
- Consistent punctuality
Ideal experience:
- Extensive experience climbing indoors
- Familiarity with climbing technique
- Familiarity with gym management and/or retail software
Shifts are mostly on weekday evenings and weekends.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check and first aid training.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Youth Competitive Program
Currently Hiring.
Start date: September 2026
Compensation: $30-35/h based on experience and qualifications
Status: permanent part-time (~6 hours per week)
Schedule: weekday evenings, occasional weekends
Reports to: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Duties:
- Design and implement training programs for youth climbing athletes targeting strength, power, agility, coordination, and sport-specific prehab and rehab
- Deliver and monitor off-season and in-season training sessions, tailored to team needs
- Assist with comprehensive fitness assessments at baseline and end of season
- Communicate findings and performance improvement strategies clearly to coaches and athletes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for athlete development
- Contribute to a positive, professional, athlete-centred high-performance environment
- Support S&C team training preparation including gym setup, equipment readiness and organization, cleanliness, and session logistics to professional standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- NSCA-CSCS certification or equivalent
- Valid First Aid with CPR-C and AED certificate
- Availability to commit to the full 2026-2027 in-season (September 2026 – June 2027), including weekday evenings and some weekends
Ideal experience:
- Previous coaching experience with high-performance youth athletes in a team setting
- Experience implementing strength, power, agility, coordination and prehab/rehab training protocols
- Climbing experience is an asset
Not Currently Hiring:
We are not currently hiring for any positions.
Routesetter
Not currently hiring.
Route setters are required to create and maintain the routes and boulders at True North Climbing. Route setters must be able to provide creative and challenging routes that represent the quality of product that True North Climbing offers.
The ideal candidate will possess a broad technical knowledge and experience in climbing both lead and bouldering, work well in a team environment, be able to give and take constructive criticism where necessary, be creative and physically fit.
Specific Duties:
- Reports to Head Routesetter
- Route and boulder problem setting and forerunning
- Storing and maintaining holds, volumes, gear and supplies
Desired Experience/Availability:
- At least 1 year experience regularly setting in a commercial facility preferably on ropes as well as bouldering
- This is a part time position between 1-3 shifts a week. Setting is normally done weekdays from 9am-5pm.
Setting is normally done weekday mornings and early afternoon.
Employees who maintain 32 hours per week or more on a sustained basis are also eligible for the comprehensive company benefit plan.
Assistant Coach - Youth Climbing Competitive Program
Not currently hiring.
Specific Duties:
- Support the Head Coach in developing and implementing training programs for competitive youth climbers
- Coaching athletes, fostering a positive and motivating environment
- Assisting with administrative tasks related to the climbing program.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for climbing
- Experience in coaching youth athletes
- A commitment to developing their kids skills and potential
Coaching starting wage is between $20 per hour, based on experience.
Coaches that are required to attend competitions will be paid for their time and will have all expenses paid by True North.
Youth Recreational Program Teacher
Not currently hiring.
Youth Recreational Program Teachers lead classes of climbers between 8-18 years old, from beginners to experienced climbers striving for mastery. Employees in this role deliver the curriculum provided each week by the program director while fostering a fun, encouraging environment for their climbers.
Head Coach - Youth Climbing Competitive Program
Not currently hiring.
The ideal candidate will possess a broad technical knowledge of coaching for all skill levels, have strong leadership skills, must be able to oversee coaching staff, and has a dedication to promoting excellence and safety in climbing.
Specific Duties:
- Reports to General Manager
- Provide high-quality coaching to all individuals, focusing on technique, skill development, strength training, injury prevention, and mental preparation.
- Design and implement a progressive coaching curriculum tailored to the needs and goals of climbers at various skill levels.
- Lead and manage a team of coaches to ensure high-quality instruction in a positive, supportive learning environment.
- Regular check in’s with coaching staff and provide constructive feedback and support for their professional development.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of climbing techniques, training methods, and the latest industry trends to continuously improve coaching programs.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing competitor/parent concerns, answering inquiries in a timely manner, and fostering positive relationships with all athletes, parents and the community.
- Handle administrative tasks related to the coaching program, including scheduling, budgeting, uniforms and reporting.
Desired Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a coaching role
- Experienced lead climber who can predict fall zones & read clipping stances from the ground
- Great communication/customer service skills
- Standard First-Aid with CPR-C
- Police Background check
Marketing and Communications
Not currently hiring.
- Manages website and social media
- Creates advertising and informational content
Supervisor
Not currently hiring.
- Directs instructors and event hosts
- Ensures smooth and safe day-to-day operation of the gym
- Reports to assistant and general managers
How to apply
Submit a resume for any open position(s) to recruiting@truenorthclimbing.com.
Accessibility needs will be accommodated by request during the interview process.