Youth Climbing Coach

Movement Gyms; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

In-gym discounts

Guest visits

Pro-deals

Job summary

Movement Gyms is seeking a Youth Team Coach in Mount Pleasant, NY to deliver practice content for Recreational and Competitive Youth Programs. You will collaborate with Team Manager/Supervisors to plan sessions, coordinate comps/events, and support athletes’ growth across levels.

The role focuses on mentoring youth, teaching climbing skills, and fostering a positive training culture. Part-time, 6–10 hours weekly, with $18.25–$20.00 per hour and benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness and willingness to learn.
• Open to mentoring youth and creating positive experiences.
• Willingness to work with children and adults to deliver transformative programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wellbeing of athletes and promote core values and belonging.
• Deliver daily instruction per season schedule with team managers and supervisors.
• Teach or assist with top rope belay and bouldering risk management after training.
• Assist with lesson plans, growth tracking, and communication with parents.

Skills

Climbing

Yoga

Fitness

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Team Coach is a part of a team of coaches who are responsible for delivering practice content to our youth climbing teams and crafting the experience for all levels of Youth Team. Youth Team Climbing Coaches partner with Team Coach Supervisors and/or Manager to plan and execute programming that results in transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing.

Note: We're hiring coaches for both our Recreational Youth Programs and our Competitive & Development Team Programs!

Recreational Youth Programs introduce young climbers to the sport in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. Coaches help participants build confidence, develop fundamental climbing skills, foster a love of movement, and create positive experiences for climbers of all abilities. If you're passionate about mentoring kids, creating an encouraging atmosphere, and helping climbers discover the sport, this may be the perfect fit.

Competitive & Development Team Programs focus on long-term athlete development, technical skill progression, competition preparation, strength and movement training, goal setting, and helping motivated climbers reach their full potential while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive training culture. Competitive coaches may also have opportunities to travel with athletes to USA Climbing competitions throughout the season. Previous experience as a competitive climber and/or coach is highly valued, but not required. If you don’t have a competitive climbing background, don’t stress—our recreational coaching program may be a better fit, and we’d still love to hear from you.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and support transformative experiences for athletes while ensuring team activities promote our core values and a sense of belonging in team member.
• Work with Team Manager and/or Team Coach Supervisors to follow the season schedule and deliver the daily instruction for this level of team including Comps, Events, Training plan etc.
  • May include teaching top rope belay and bouldering risk management skills at this level after receiving appropriate training and approval
  • May include providing input on or writing lesson plans that support the program’s goals and participant growth and promote connection to our community
• Coach at practices of this level of team, and competitions as needed based on athlete attendance.
• Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering and belaying.
• Assist with administrative duties for this team level, including monitoring team rosters, tracking belay training, organizing practice notes, and communicating with parents.
• Effectively communicate any issues or concerns with coaching staff and the management team in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Team Coach Supervisor to facilitate mentorship opportunities and personal development for their team level.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Have a passion for climbing, yoga, or fitness, or an interest in engaging with our community, and show a growth mindset through a willingness to learn and a sense of curiosity.
• Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve common goals.
• Interest in working with both children and adults to support others having transformative, purpose-driven experiences.
• Have a relentlessly positive and upbeat attitude to inspire others to live life intentionally and strive for personal bests.
• Prior experience working with youth preferred but not required.
• Prior climbing experience required and prior experience instructing on any topic preferred.
• Lead climbing skills and instruction preferred but not required at full service facility
• Ability to work 6-10 hours per week primarily on weekday afternoons and/or weekends.
• Ability to work a complete.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a part time position
• The rate for this position is $18.25-$20.00 with flexibility based on experience
• Benefits include free membership, in-gym discounts, guest visits, and pro-deals
• New hires will complete a screening process.
• Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month.
• Opportunities for passionate individuals with strong instruction skills to advance into other operations and programs positions within the gym.

Applications will be accepted until October 23rd, 2026.