Strategic Climbing Program Director

COLORADO ACADEMY; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Climbing Head of Program. The Head of Program provides strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for the climbing program across the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

This role establishes a safe, inclusive progression for student climbers and supervises coaches, facilities, and communications. The Head of Program works with Athletics leadership to ensure academic progress and program development, coordinating scheduling,

Qualifications

• Must have highly advanced and effective interpersonal, motivational, and team leadership skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making, be an effective problem solver, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Efficient in email management and managing emails in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for Colorado Academy’s climbing program across Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.
• Recruit, train, and support coaches; oversee facility and equipment safety.
• Plan, strategize and oversee classes, practices and scheduled competitions.
• Coordinate programming, competitions, communication, and long-term program development.
• Assist with hiring, supervision and evaluation of coaches and ensure requirements for each position are met.
• Schedule home competitions, coordinate practice locations and times, and ensure safety checks of the climbing facility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Climbing Head of Program. The Head of Program provides strategic, instructional, and operational leadership for the climbing program across the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

This role establishes a safe, inclusive progression for student climbers and supervises coaches, facilities, and communications. The Head of Program works with Athletics leadership to ensure academic progress and program development, coordinating scheduling,