Mass Postings - Youth Programs Director

Central Rock Gym; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Rock Gym is seeking a Youth Programs Director to lead coaches and foster a fun, welcoming environment for climbing programs across ages. You will build a solid curriculum, drive engagement, and ensure progress and safety in youth communities.

Responsibilities include leading practices, scheduling seasons, communicating with parents, completing SafeSport training, and collaborating with management to hire/train staff while maintaining program quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in adventure/educational settings.
• Strong behavior management with youth of all ages.
• Excellent in-person and remote communication.
• At least 2 years of climbing experience.
• Weekday afternoon availability; weekend work.
• Proficient in top rope belaying.
• Detail-oriented with ability to analyze movement and give feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead practices regularly with confidence.
• Create a seasonal programming schedule with manager.
• Communicate with parents about each program.
• Complete SafeSport training for youth coaches.
• Coordinate with DOH for permits and training staff.
• Schedule, determine pricing, and hire/train staff for seasons.
• Adhere to coaches' code of conduct.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Communicate scheduling and progress with coaching staff.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Youth experience

Behavior management

Communication skills

Climbing experience

Scheduling/availability

Top rope belaying

Attention to detail

Feedback provision

Job description

Summary

As a Youth Programs Director, you will lead coaches and foster a fun and welcoming environment for youth programs of all ages by introducing fundamentals of climbing, building a strong base, continuing to develop skills, creating a solid curriculum and ensuring a highly-engaged CRG youth community experience; will reinforce the team pillars of community, grit, and growth for our youth programs; maintain excitement for climbing, investment in the progress of youth, and determination to constantly improve the environment; and will manage and run our youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Regularly leading practices with confidence.
• Work with the manager to create a programming schedule for each season.
• Communication with parents around each program.
• Completion of SafeSport training for youth coaches.
• Youth Programs – work with DOH to get permitted and follow DOH standards when training staff.
• Work collaboratively with the manager to schedule, determine pricing, and hire/train staff for each season/offering for youth programs.
• Strict adherence to our coaches’ code of conduct.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Consistent communication with coaching staff regarding scheduling, practice, and youth progress.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with youth in an adventure/educational setting.
• Strong behavior management skills with youth of all ages.
• Strong in-person and remote communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years of climbing experience.
• Weekday afternoon availability and willingness to work weekends.
• Proficiency in top rope belaying.
• Careful attention to detail, ability to analyze movement and provide insightful feedback.

Desired Qualifications

• Passionate about introducing youth of all ages to climbing.
• A desire to be with our program long-term.
• Strong desire to develop professionally as a coach.
• Experience coaching or working with youth in an outdoor/adventure-based setting.
• Ability to think critically and creatively about presenting lessons to groups.
• Experience in training others and communicating clearly around training goals.