Team Head Coach – Upper Saddle River

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

At The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms, our mission is to ensure every climber has a positive and memorable experience. We're committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our customers and team members alike. Our success depends on the passion, reliability and professionalism of our staff. We take pride in our team-oriented culture built on mutual respect, collaboration and a work hard/play hard spirit.

The Location Head Coach is the face of Team Gravity Vault for their respective location. The Location Head Coach is responsible for creating a positive, motivating and healthy environment where Team Gravity Vault members can grow as climbers and as individuals. As a mentor and role model for both team members and assistant coaches, the Location Head Coach should lead by example and consistently embody the values and mission of The Gravity Vault. This position reports to the Location Manager and consults with the Brand Head Coach and General Manager.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Lead weekly Advanced and Competitive Team practices
  • Schedule: Mon: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Tues/Thus: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
• Communicate with location team coaches and assist with Intermediate Team practices and curriculum when needed
  • Schedule: Sat: 9:00am - 11:00am
• Create practice curriculum aimed to improve climbing technique, physical and mental strength, teamwork, and competition skills
• Attend both local and championship level competitions on scheduled weekends. May require extended domestic travel
• Administer team tryouts and be responsible for onboarding/offboarding team members
• Facilitate team promotions throughout the facility's youth programs
• Coordinate with management to maintain accurate billing of dues
• Maintain communication with parents via an @gravityvault.com address regarding progress of their climbers, competition schedules, and other team related events
• Facilitate championship prep camps
• Facilitate team summer camps and outdoor climbing trips where applicable

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience bouldering and sport climbing
• Experience training athletes in all disciplines of climbing at a high level of competition
• A high level of understanding of advanced climbing movement and techniques
• USAC Coaching Level 2 Certification: See USAC web page for requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, young athletes and parents

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to climb V6+ or 5.12+ and/or train climbers at these levels
• Group Fitness or Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, or equivalent)
• Route setting experience

Compensation:

• Hourly, Part-time, Starting at $20 per hour
• USAC Level 2 Coaching Certification Fee
• Multi facility Employee Membership with access to all brand locations
• Day rate pay for competition attendance
• Travel and lodging budget for championship level events
• Pro deals access numerous outdoor brands

107 Pleasant Avenue
Upper Saddle River,NJ 07458