Team Touchstone Assistant Coach- Berkeley Ironworks

Touchstone Climbing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 29,618; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical FSA

Paid Time Off

Free Gym Membership

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Touchstone Climbing in Berkeley is seeking a passionate coach to help shape the next generation of climbers. You will coach the Dev Team and/or Camp and Club, focusing on various climbing techniques, while preparing engaging training sessions tailored to youth of different skill levels.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, with competitive hourly rates for advanced coaching roles. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, medical FSA contributions, and free gym membership, promoting work-life balance and employee wellness.

Qualifications

• Proficient in bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing with a solid understanding of climbing fundamentals.
• Ability to explain climbing techniques clearly and effectively to youth athletes.
• Patient, enthusiastic, and capable of working with kids of different ages and skill levels.
• Innovative in creating fun, engaging, and effective coaching sessions.
• Excited to work as part of a team to provide an exceptional experience for our climbers.
• Must be available to coach on specified days and times.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Dev Team and/or Camp and Club, focusing on various climbing techniques.
• Teach and reinforce climbing techniques like footwork and movement efficiency.
• Develop and lead strength training programs emphasizing injury prevention.
• Create an enjoyable learning environment for kids of different ability levels.
• Collaborate with coaches to implement high-quality training programs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Climbing Experience

Coaching Skills

Passion for Youth Development

Creative Instruction

Collaboration

Job description

Touchstone Climbing owns and operates 17 climbing gyms across California.

All coaching shifts occur between 3:45 PM and 7:30 PM.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of climbers in a supportive and engaging environment. The job starts ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach the Dev Team and/or Camp and Club, focusing on bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing.
• Teach and reinforce climbing techniques such as footwork, body positioning, movement efficiency, and route reading.
• Develop and lead strength training programs tailored to the needs of youth climbers, emphasizing injury prevention and appropriate strength gains.
• Create an enjoyable and engaging learning environment for kids of various ability levels and learning styles.
• Collaborate with other coaches to design and implement high-quality training programs for Team Touchstone.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes growth, learning, and a love for climbing.

Qualifications

• Climbing Experience: Proficient in bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing with a solid understanding of climbing fundamentals.
• Coaching Skills: Ability to explain climbing techniques clearly and effectively to youth athletes.
• Passion for Youth Development: Patient, enthusiastic, and capable of working with kids of different ages and skill levels.
• Creative Instruction: Innovative in creating fun, engaging, and effective coaching sessions.
• Collaboration: Excited to work as part of a team to provide an exceptional experience for our climbers.
• Availability: Must be available to coach on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competition Climbing Experience: Experience in competitive climbing is desirable, but not required.

Compensation

Starting pay is $20 an hour for Club and Camp roles and $21.50 an hour when coaching at the Comp Team level.

Benefits

At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part‑time employees:

• Medical FSA – All employees are eligible to make pre‑tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided.
• Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities.
• Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work‑life balance.