Competitive Youth Team Coach IV

Movement; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Employee benefits

Job summary

Movement is seeking a part-time Youth Team Climbing Coach in Sunnyvale, CA. The role delivers practice content for youth teams, coaching at various levels and helping athletes grow through climbing while reinforcing core values.

10 hours per week, non-exempt, with gym membership, gear discounts and guest passes as part of Movement benefits. Responsibilities include following the season schedule, leading practices, supervising belay and climbing activities, tracking rosters and communicating with

Qualifications

• Passion for developing youth athletes and climbing coaches.
• Excellent communication with athletes, parents and gym leadership.
• Experience with climbing instruction and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice content for youth climbing teams and craft the experience for all levels.
• Monitor wellbeing and promote a sense of belonging within the team.
• Follow season schedule, lead practices, comps and events as needed.
• Supervise youth climbers during bouldering, lead climbing and belaying.
• Assist with rosters, belay training tracking and parent communication.
• Communicate issues with coaching staff and management.
• Collaborate with supervisors to mentor team members.

Job description

Job Summary

The Climbing 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 & 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 teaching leading climbing/belaying, top rope belay and bouldering risk management skills at this level after receiving appropriate training and approval
  • Provide input on or write 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, lead climbing, 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.
• 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
• Display a passion for developing youth athletes and climbing coaches
• Excellent 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, strong climbing and training background
• Experience with USA Climbing competitions, routesetting, and/or competitive climbing is preferred
• Availability expectations: Available to attend weekday afternoon practices and weekend competitions as needed.

Additional Information

• This position is a Part Time (10 hours/week), non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.
• Starting pay is $21.59 - $22.00/hour depending on experience.