Head Coach - Competitive Youth Climbing Team

Climbing Business Journal; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Free gym membership (part-time)

Industry discounts

Retirement savings program

Additional benefits for full-time

Job summary

Ascent Studio is seeking a Head Coach for Team Ascent, our youth program that competes locally through the national level. The role emphasizes growth, athlete development, and movement-based coaching for ages 8–18.

Strong organizational skills and a passionate approach to youth sports are essential. The position offers 24–32 hours per week with weekday evenings and weekends required; potential for full-time hours in the programs department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of extensive climbing experience in multiple disciplines at an advanced level, including both bouldering and sport climbing.
• Ability to provide quality, informed coaching on climbs up to 5.13 and V9.
• Minimum 2 years of experience coaching a competitive youth climbing team that competed in USA Climbing circuits.
• 1+ years of personal competition experience on USA Climbing youth or pro circuit since 2015; or equivalent knowledge.
• Certified L2 Coach requirements including CPR/First Aid/AED, background check, SafeSport training.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement mission and values for Team Ascent.
• Attend and oversee Team Ascent practices or arrange coverage.
• Design and implement training programs for Junior, Comp, and Comp Select levels.
• Provide individualized training plans for Team Ascent athletes.
• Develop a qualification process for team levels to maintain sustainable rosters.
• Enforce coaching practices focused on health and safety.
• Travel to local, regional, divisional, and national competitions.
• Manage administrative tasks: schedules, travel, events, USAC duties, gym management, gear orders.
• Maintain relationships with Front Range programs and pursue collaborations.
• Communicate with Team Ascent parents and athletes about practices and events.
• Stay current with training research and pursue coaching development opportunities.
• Play a role in hiring and developing Team Ascent coaching staff.
• Communicate needs to Director of Programming and integrate Team Ascent within the program.
• Coordinate with Head Setter on seasonal needs and maintain community relations.
• Be the face of Ascent Studio.

Skills

Coaching skills

Youth coaching

Communication

Organization

USA Climbing knowledge

Job description

Ascent Studio is seeking a Head Coach for Team Ascent, our youth program that competes locally through the national level. The role emphasizes growth, athlete development, and movement-based coaching for ages 8–18.

Strong organizational skills and a passionate approach to youth sports are essential. The position offers 24–32 hours per week with weekday evenings and weekends required; potential for full-time hours in the programs department.