Youth Team Coach II

Job Description
The Youth Team Coach is a part of a team of coaches who are responsible for delivering practice content to our youth climbing teams and crafting the experience for all levels of Youth Team. Youth Team Climbing Coaches partner with Team Coach Supervisors and/or Manager to plan and execute programming that results in transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through climbing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and support transformative experiences for athletes while ensuring team activities promote our core values and a sense of belonging in team members

Work with Team Manager and/or Team Coach Supervisors to follow the season schedule and deliver the daily instruction for this level of team including Comps, Events, Training plan etc.

May include bouldering risk management skills at this level after receiving appropriate training and approval
May include providing input on or writing lesson plans that support the program’s goals and participant growth and promote connection to our community

Coach at practices of this level of team, and competitions as needed based on athlete attendance.

Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering and belaying.

Assist with administrative duties for this team level, including monitoring team rosters, tracking belay training, organizing practice notes, and communicating with parents.

Effectively communicate any issues or concerns with coaching staff and the management team in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Team Coach Supervisor to facilitate mentorship opportunities and personal development for their team level.

Qualifications

Embody Movement’s Core Values and the desired culture of our youth team

Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.

Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction commensurate with the team level being coached
Availability expectations: Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, available to cover other weekday evenings as needed

Additional Information

This position is a Part Time (4-5 hours/week), non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.

Starting pay is $20.15-$20.79 depending on experience.