Youth Climbing Team Coach — Mentorship & Practice Lead

Movement; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Job summary

Movement is seeking a part-time Youth Team Coach in Portland, OR, to deliver practice content for youth climbing teams and craft engaging experiences for athletes across levels. You will work with Team Coach Supervisors to plan sessions, run comps and events, teach risk management, and mentor athletes while promoting core values and a sense of belonging.

The role includes supervising belays, coordinating with parents, and handling team rosters; Thursdays 4-7pm availability is required, with

Qualifications

• Embody Movement’s Core Values and the desired culture of our youth team.
• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction commensurate with the team level being coached.
• Availability expectations: Thursdays 4-7pm.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth coaching

Communication skills

Climbing instruction

Team collaboration

Job description

Movement is seeking a part-time Youth Team Coach in Portland, OR, to deliver practice content for youth climbing teams and craft engaging experiences for athletes across levels. You will work with Team Coach Supervisors to plan sessions, run comps and events, teach risk management, and mentor athletes while promoting core values and a sense of belonging.

The role includes supervising belays, coordinating with parents, and handling team rosters; Thursdays 4-7pm availability is required, with