As an Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:
Instruction & Coaching
● Deliver climbing sessions and courses safely and effectively, following company training and relevant syllabi (e.g. NICAS, Kids Club Logbook).
● Adapt instruction to suit different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
● Incorporate “Play Their Way” principles to foster autonomy, creativity, and confidence.
● Maintain safeguarding awareness and adhere to company protocols.
● Conduct dynamic risk assessments and ensure all safety procedures are followed.
● Provide clear, inclusive, and engaging communication with participants, parents, and carers.
● Contribute ideas to continually improve the session programme.
Front of House & Customer Service
● Be the welcoming face of High Sports at reception and across the centre.
● Check in members and guests, handle bookings, and provide clear safety information.
● Engage positively with customers both in person and over the phone or email.
● Provide short tours or introductions for new visitors to ensure confidence and safety.
● Handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally, using the WELCOME framework.
● Complete registration forms, waivers, and safety checks accurately.
● Support retail sales and ensure reception displays are tidy, stocked, and inviting.
● Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented environment.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
● Conduct regular floor walks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and a positive atmosphere, using friendly, respectful communication so customers feel supported and able to use the centre safely.
● Uphold the company’s safety standards at all times, in accordance with training and policy.
● Report accidents, incidents, and near misses immediately, following procedure.
● Carry out safety and cleanliness checks as part of daily routines.
● Take an active role in promoting wellbeing for staff and customers alike.
● Ensure compliance with safeguarding, first aid, and data protection responsibilities.
Teamwork & Development
● Work collaboratively with all departments to deliver seamless service.
● Attend team meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required.
● Take ownership of your own development and engage with feedback positively.
● Contribute to a supportive workplace culture based on respect, energy, and communication.
You will also work towards gaining your Community Activator Coach L2 qualification over the duration of 15 months.
Desired Skills
•Knowledge of climbing safety systems: Harnesses, basic rope work, and belaying •Experience of working with groups including children
Personal qualities
●Has a genuine interest in climbing or related activity and is able to project that interest onto others
●Has great attention to detail
●Is able to shift focus from one thing to another
●Is open and approachable
●Is friendly, genuine, and enthusiastic in all communications
●Is comfortable talking to all age groups
●Is able to take feedback on board in a constructive manner
●Is reliable and has good time keeping
●Is comfortable working within a team
Qualifications required
No formal qualifications required.
Future prospects
The role will see the successful candidate working with our team of highly experienced climbing coaches on many different sessions from kids’ clubs to adult courses.
The centre also has a dedicated performance coaching team working with our youth climbing squad and there is potential for the right candidate to work them on occasion.
Full in-house training is provided and there are several supplementary training opportunities either in house or from national training bodies. These could include the Climbing Wall Instructor Award, FUNdamentals of Climbing and various staff led workshops.
Employer
High Sports
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Withdean Sports Complex
East Sussex
Brighton
BN1 5JD
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