Climbing Gym Events & Programs Lead (Onsite, Flexible)

Sportrock Climbing Centers; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Free gym membership

Paid time off

Job summary

Sportrock Climbing Centers in Lorton, VA is seeking an Events and Programs Coordinator to lead and grow our events and programs on site. This full-time role reports to the Gym Director and drives both program quality and participant engagement.

The successful candidate will manage large quarterly events, regular community activities, and micro-activations, while coordinating with staff and marketing to maximize attendance and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years leadership and management experience preferred.
• Customer service experience.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Extremely self-motivated and able to exceed high expectations and standards.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rock climbing experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Organize 1 massive community event each quarter with over 300 participants.
• Organize 1 small-scale community event each month with capacity for at least 50 participants.
• Organize at least 3 micro-activations each week with 5-20+ participants.
• Schedule and ensure smooth operations for all non-youth programs in the gym.
• Organize monthly 1:1s with all adult programs instructors.
• Coordinate with gym leadership for staffing joint programs.
• Work with other locations to implement or share successful programs.
• Be present at events and oversee logistics.
• Coordinate with marketing to ensure high attendance at events.
• Cultivate an inviting atmosphere and be an integral part of the climbing community.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Project Management

Communication

Climbing Experience

Job description

Sportrock Climbing Centers in Lorton, VA is seeking an Events and Programs Coordinator to lead and grow our events and programs on site. This full-time role reports to the Gym Director and drives both program quality and participant engagement.

The successful candidate will manage large quarterly events, regular community activities, and micro-activations, while coordinating with staff and marketing to maximize attendance and member satisfaction.