Youth Climbing Team Coach — Growth & Impact

Boston Bouldering Project, LLC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free BP Membership for you and a plus1

Discounts on gear and local retail

Joyful, supportive, and respectfulwork

Access to health and well-beingprogram

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Boston Bouldering Project, LLC in Somerville, MA is seeking a Part-time Team Coach to guide youth climbers within our dynamic program. You will implement the team curriculum, support athlete development, and maintain a safe, inclusive training environment.

Join a community that values movement, belonging, and growth. Evening and weekend availability is essential to support practices, events, and competitions, while you help families engage with their young athletes.

Qualifications

• Experience climbing and/or coaching in a structured environment.
• Strong ability to work with youth and build rapport.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort supervising children and managing group dynamics.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Passion for climbing, teaching, and youth development.
• Professionalism and a commitment to representing BP values.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and other coaches to implement weekly training sessions and long-term team development plans.
• Support individual athlete development by implementing tailored coaching strategies.
• Assist in creating a supportive, inclusive, and respectful team environment.
• Communicate proactively with the Head Coach about athlete progress, safety concerns, and training needs.
• Supervise and motivate youth climbers during practices, events, and competitions.
• Represent Bouldering Project at local, regional, and national climbing competitions as needed.
• Respond to incidents and injuries according to safety protocols and reporting systems.
• Ensure all youth participants are aware of facility rules and have signed waivers.
• Occasionally forerun or climb routes in support of training objectives.
• Provide positive and professional interactions with families, athletes, staff, and community members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth coaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend

Professionalism

Job description

Boston Bouldering Project, LLC in Somerville, MA is seeking a Part-time Team Coach to guide youth climbers within our dynamic program. You will implement the team curriculum, support athlete development, and maintain a safe, inclusive training environment.

Join a community that values movement, belonging, and growth. Evening and weekend availability is essential to support practices, events, and competitions, while you help families engage with their young athletes.