Granite Arch Climbing Center

I know, kinda weird, right? I didn’t even know that “climbing” was a thing until about a year ago. Turns out that rock climbing gyms are where all those kids who love climbing trees end up.

This community is actually really amazing. Imagine a group of people who know how to have a TON of fun, have incredibly strong bodies, AND seriously care about the environment. The first time I stepped into a climbing gym I thought, “Wow this is strange, people really just climb rocks all day?” The second time I walked into a climbing gym I thought, “Wow, this is a community I wish I had known about 10 years ago!”

Needless to say, I love working at Granite Arch. This job has taught me many things that I never thought I’d learn, as well as things that I didn’t think existed. Public speaking used to terrify me; now I give presentations to large groups of new climbers every day. Selling products used to be a weakness for me; however, I learned here that all I need to sell a product is to believe in the product I’m selling. I also seriously thought that I needed to be passionate about the career I'm working in. Working in a climbing gym after trying so hard to break into the music industry helped me realize that a healthy work culture is all I really need to enjoy my job.

Here’s the fancy list of my responsibilities you’re looking for :)

Welcome 100’s of guests and members per day as they enter and check for valid liability waivers
Delegate tasks to other staff in accordance to their abilities and gym priorities
Document and process multiple membership forms per day
Communicate with customers over the phone to plan group events and assist with questions
Ensure all inherently dangerous climbing activities are performed within gym regulations
Interact with children and put extra care into providing a safe and fun environment
Maintain gym cleanliness by performing multiple maintenance tasks daily