Location Head Coach — Competitive Climbing & Youth Programs

Climbing Business Journal; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee membership with access to all

Competition travel support

Job summary

The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms seeks a Location Head Coach to lead Advanced and Competitive Team practices, mentor coaches, and drive youth development at their location. You will design curriculums, coordinate schedules, and travel to competitions while upholding the brand's values.

Responsibilities include onboarding members, promoting athletes, managing dues, and communicating progress with parents. Strong climbing expertise and USAC Level 2 certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience bouldering and sport climbing.
• Experience training athletes at high level of competition.
• USAC Level 2 coaching certification required.
• Strong communication with management, athletes and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly Advanced and Competitive Team practices.
• Communicate with location team coaches and assist with Intermediate Team practices and curriculum.
• Create practice curriculum to improve climbing technique, physical and mental strength, teamwork, and competition skills.
• Attend local and championship level competitions; may require extended travel.
• Administer team tryouts and onboarding/offboarding team members.
• Facilitate team promotions within youth programs.
• Coordinate with management to maintain accurate billing of dues.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding progress and schedules.
• Facilitate championship prep camps and team summer/outdoor trips.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Climbing technique

Team leadership

Education

USAC Coaching Level 2 Certification

Job description

The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms seeks a Location Head Coach to lead Advanced and Competitive Team practices, mentor coaches, and drive youth development at their location. You will design curriculums, coordinate schedules, and travel to competitions while upholding the brand's values.

Responsibilities include onboarding members, promoting athletes, managing dues, and communicating progress with parents. Strong climbing expertise and USAC Level 2 certification are required.