Climbing Instructor

Organization Introduction

Ascend:
Leadership Through Athletics works to empower young women through mountaineering-based leadership training and community engagement. Ascend established a program in Afghanistan in 2015 and expanded to Pakistan in 2023. For more information, please visit Ascend’s website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Volunteer Opportunity — Climbing Instructor. This is a 3-month contracted position based in Pakistan.

POSITION: Climbing Instructor

WE PROVIDE: Accommodation, local transport

YOU PROVIDE: Outdoor educating experience, current SPI qualification, WFA (WFR preferred) and cross-cultural competency

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations & Country Director

TRAINEES: 10 x Instructor Trainees

• Work closely with Ascend staff to deliver technical training to local trainees to advance Ascend’s curriculum, including: rock climbing, mountaineering, navigation, hiking, group management, expedition planning, emergency management and weather forecasting, security during outdoor activities, maintenance of sports and mountaineering equipment
• Lead, teach and train Instructor Trainees on course topics including climbing, mountaineering, physical fitness and leadership, team building
• Ensure Trainees learn First Aid, Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Rescue
• Collaborate with training and certification institutions to maximize training opportunities for participants
• Maintain regular contact with local staff, verbally and in writing
• Gather, organize, and monitor the progress of each Instructor Trainee through the life of the contract, providing monthly progress reports
• Complete weekly reports and other relevant reports in a timely manner
• Provide social media content to HQ
• Oversee acquisition and maintenance of Ascend gear and clothing, and establish robust kit care system
• Work with staff to plan and lead local weekly hikes and quarterly/semi-annual expeditions of Instructor Trainees
• Represent Ascend professionally and act as a role model for participants and partners
• Other tasks as assigned

The volunteer will be hosted at Ascend's training center in Skardu, Pakistan. A private room & local transportation will be provided by Ascend.

• Minimum of Summer Mountain Leader Award (Summer ML) mountaineering certificate, or equivalent
• Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI, SPI etc.) or equivalent
• Wilderness First Responder, Remote Emergency Care or equivalent
• Prior experience in outdoor education and/or teaching youth
• Ability to live in an austere environment
• Good sense of humor
• Empathy
• Fluent English verbal and written language skills
• Familiarity with Islamic cultures
• Some knowledge of Urdu

Please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to Kelly.

Pokharel . Please state the job title in the subject line:
Volunteer Climbing Instructor application.