Freelance indoor climbing coach

Adult beginners, parents of keen children, school and youth groups, and climbers wanting to improve or learn to lead climb.

Hourly rate for private coaching, per-head fees for group sessions and courses, or paid sessions run for a wall or club.

• Solid climbing and belaying experience
• Clear, patient teaching
• Safety awareness and good judgement with groups

• Most walls and insurers expect a recognised qualification, check what is required before you teach
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check it covers coaching
• Many walls have rules on outside coaches or charge a fee, so agree terms first
• An enhanced DBS check is often expected if you work with children or vulnerable adults
• First aid training is usually expected, check what the wall requires

Startup costs are typically around £400 to £1,500, depending on the qualification, insurance and first aid training you need. These are estimates, so check what your local walls and insurer require before you budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many sessions you run and whether you teach one-to-one, small groups or courses. The estimate assumes at least 4 hours of work a week.

Most walls and insurers expect a recognised qualification, so check what is required. Also check that your insurance covers coaching, whether the wall has rules or fees for outside coaches, whether an enhanced DBS check is expected, and what first aid training it requires.