Head Coach & Team Leader — Youth Climbing & Programs

Climbing Business Journal; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Edgeworks Membership and Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period

401(k) Retirement Plan

Industry Benefits/Perks

Job summary

Edgeworks in the United States is seeking a Head Coach & Team Manager to mentor Team Coaches and lead the Edgeworks athletes toward national competition goals.

You will coordinate administrative support across locations, schedule practices and events, and align athletes, coaches, and resources during the 16-week Nationals prep window. Occasional travel to external sites is required to maintain program standards.

Qualifications

• Competitive youth climbing coaching experience.
• Experience with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling coaches.
• Advanced indoor rock climbing knowledge and experience.
• Lead belay certified.
• USAC Level 2 Certified Coach or ability to acquire within 90 days.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer-service oriented.
• Willing to travel out of state for championships.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and online tools.

Responsibilities

• Attend practices, competitions, and events across locations.
• Mentor Team Coaches and lead cross-location collaboration.
• Coordinate administrative support for Team practices, memberships, and events.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and staffing for Team Edgeworks activities.
• Develop training curricula and seasonal plans for Team athletes.
• Monitor budgets, equipment, and safety across locations.
• Serve as main contact for athletes and parents; build relationships.
• Recruit, hire, and train edgeworks Coaches; schedule coaching staff.
• Travel to offsite practices and championships as needed.
• Partner with leadership to forecast finances and Team payroll.

Skills

Youth coaching

Team contributor

Hiring & onboarding

Indoor rock climbing

Lead belay certified

Communication skills

Willing to travel

USAC Level 2 coach

Coaching program design

Job description

Edgeworks in the United States is seeking a Head Coach & Team Manager to mentor Team Coaches and lead the Edgeworks athletes toward national competition goals.

You will coordinate administrative support across locations, schedule practices and events, and align athletes, coaches, and resources during the 16-week Nationals prep window. Occasional travel to external sites is required to maintain program standards.