Competitive Team Coach

momentum; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym membership

20% class program and retail discount

Outdoor pro-deals access

Job summary

Momentum Indoor Climbing in Salt Lake City is seeking a competitive team coach to develop youth climbers across Pre-team, Developmental, and Advanced programs. This on-site role offers 4–20 hours per week coaching for ages 8–18, with a focus on safety, skill development, and a positive learning environment.

You will collaborate with fellow coaches, support camps and events, and help families stay informed about participant progress.

Qualifications

• Passion for climbing and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Experience coaching or teaching children in camps, lessons, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Coach competitive youth climbing teams including Pre-team, Developmental Team, Advanced team, camps, clinics, and other competitive team programming.
• 4-20 Hrs per week of on site coaching
• Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate climbing instruction for participants aged 8-18.
• Maintain high safety standards and enforce climbing policies.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for participants and families.
• Provide parents with updates on participant progress and answer questions.
• Assist with equipment distribution, program setup and cleanup, and check-in duties.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Support camps, special events, and other program logistics.

Skills

Coaching

Children coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

About Momentum Indoor Climbing

Momentum Indoor Climbing is a community-driven indoor climbing company with locations across Utah, Texas, and Washington. Founded in Utah, Momentum was created to inspire and empower people through climbing, fitness, and connection. Our gyms bring together people of all backgrounds and experience levels to challenge themselves, build friendships, and grow in a supportive environment. With world-class route setting, expert instruction, and a strong focus on community, Momentum is dedicated to helping every climber reach their full potential.

COMPETITIVE TEAM COACH

ABOUT THE ROLE

Roles and Responsibilities

Youth Instruction & Participant Development

• Coach competitive youth climbing teams including Pre-team, Developmental Team, Advanced team, camps, clinics, and other competitive team programming as assigned.
• 4-20 Hrs per week of on site coaching
• Comfortable coaching ages 8-18
• Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate climbing instruction for participants of varying ages and ability levels. Adapt instruction to meet individual participant needs.
• Encourage confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment.
• Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high standards of safety and enforce all climbing policies and procedures.

Participant & Family Experience

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants and families.
• Build positive relationships with participants and parents through professional, friendly communication.
• Provide parents with updates on participant progress and answer questions regarding programs when appropriate.
• Put the immediate needs and safety of participants first at all times.
• Represent Momentum professionally and contribute to a positive community culture.

Program Operations

• Assist with equipment distribution, organization, and daily program setup and cleanup.
• Help maintain organized program spaces and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Assist with participant check-in, attendance, and other program logistics as needed.
• Support substitute coverage, camps, special events, and additional competitive team programming when available.
• Communicate scheduling needs, participant concerns, and operational issues with the head coach.
• Monitor and respond to work-related communication through the company's designated communication platform in a timely manner.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Attend required staff meetings, training, and ongoing coach development.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to provide consistent instruction across all programs.
• Demonstrate Momentum's values through professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Continue developing climbing knowledge, coaching skills, and instructional techniques.

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Skills, and Certifications

• Passion for climbing and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Experience working with children through coaching, teaching, mentoring, camps, childcare, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to confidently instruct groups in an energetic environment.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment and respond appropriately to changing participant needs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use common workplace software.
• Reliable, dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Safesport certification (provided upon hiring)
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification (provided upon hiring)

Environment and Physical demands

• Comfortable working in a loud, high-energy gym environment
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and providing instruction.
• Demonstrate climbing movement and techniques on the wall.
• Comfortable working at height and moving safely throughout the climbing facility.
• Ability to assist or support participants during climbing activities as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects.
• Visual acuity to assess harness fit, knots, belay technique, and participant safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of climbing experience with strong movement fundamentals.
• Minimum 3 years of coaching experience
• Flexible schedule - ability to travel between gyms to coach different teams. Ability to coach weekend competitions.
• Understanding of USAC/IFSC rules and regulations
• USAC/IFSC competition experience
• Setting experience
• Understanding of basic strength and conditioning fundamentals
• Ability to climb v8, 5.13 and beyond with a strong understanding of the different styles required in competition climbing

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly pay starting at $18.00/hour DOE
• Complimentary membership to all Momentum facilities
• 20% discount on Momentum classes, programs, and retail
• Access to outdoor industry pro-deals