Youth Climbing Coach & Lesson Planner

Rock Spot Climbing; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Spot Climbing in Wallingford, CT seeks Youth Program Instructors to deliver weekly classes and special programming, ensuring safety and a positive learning environment for young climbers. Under supervision of Program and Gym Managers, you will plan lessons, teach techniques, interact with families, and collaborate with a supportive team to deliver engaging experiences.

Applicants should be friendly, organized, and able to work evenings and weekends; CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain is

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or coaching a hands-on skill.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to enforce rules and safety regulations.
• Detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• First Class Customer Service - Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning atmosphere for a 10 week session.
• High Quality Instruction - Teach hard skills as well as technique in a small group setting, while managing the flow of activities/learning during class and week to week.
• Professional Communication - Interact regularly and professionally with students and parents.
• Personalized Lesson Planning - Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting and modifying lessons based on the needs of individual students.
• Terrific Teamwork - Operate as part of a team and be able to perform all floor staff functions.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Youth education exp

Climbing belay exp

Lesson planning

Teamwork

Punctual & reliable

CPR & First Aid

Education

Education/recreation field background

Job description

Youth Program Instructors at Rock Spot Climbing are responsible for providing excellent customer service to young students and their families by running weekly classes and special programming at our facilities. Youth Program instructors work under the supervision of the Program and Gym Managers of their facilities.

Our team members are dynamic individuals who are on board with our Mission and Core Values, noted below.

Roles And Responsibilities

• First Class Customer Service - Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning atmosphere for a 10 week session.
• High Quality Instruction - Teach hard skills as well as technique in a small group setting, while managing the flow of activities/learning during class and week to week.
• Professional Communication - Interact regularly and professionally with students and parents.
• Personalized Lesson Planning - Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting and modifying lessons based on the needs of individual students.
• Terrific Teamwork - Operate as part of a team and be able to perform all floor staff functions.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

We are looking for

• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Schooling in education, recreation, or a related field preferred
• Previous indoor rock climbing and belaying experience
• Experience teaching/coaching a hands on skill or sport
• Experience working with youth of all ages
• Experience creating or implementing lesson plans
• Ability to work nights/weekends
• Ability to engage an audience
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations
• Detail oriented and organized
• Punctual and reliable
• CPR and First Aid (or willing to acquire)
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs

Rock Spot Climbing Mission Statement:

At Rock Spot Climbing we provide a positive climbing experience for all.

Rock Spot Climbing Core Values

• Promote Climbing to All Ages, All Abilities
• Create Outstanding Customer Experiences
• Build Relationships, Make Connections
• Strive For Excellence
• Succeed as a Team