Youth Program Coach

momentum; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym membership

20% class/program discount

Pro-deals

Job summary

Momentum Indoor Climbing Academy seeks a Youth Program Coach to lead youth climbing instruction, mentor participants, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment at our Utah locations. You will support camps, clinics, and youth clubs, while maintaining program spaces and communicating progress to families.

The role requires one year of climbing experience, strong teaching skills, and the ability to work with children in a high-energy gym setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for climbing and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Minimum of one year of climbing experience with strong movement fundamentals.
• Experience working with children through coaching, teaching, mentoring, camps, childcare, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to confidently instruct groups in an energetic environment.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment and respond appropriately to changing participant needs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use common workplace software.
• Reliable, dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coach recreational youth climbing programs including Mo Mini, Base Camp, Youth Club, camps, clinics, and other youth programming as assigned.
• Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate climbing instruction for participants of varying ages and ability levels.
• Assist with lesson delivery while adapting instruction to meet individual participant needs.
• Encourage confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment.
• Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high standards of safety and enforce all climbing policies and procedures.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants and families.
• Build positive relationships with participants and parents through professional, friendly communication.
• Provide parents with updates on participant progress and answer questions regarding programs when appropriate.
• Put the immediate needs and safety of participants first at all times.
• Represent Momentum professionally and contribute to a positive community culture.
• Assist with equipment distribution, organization, and daily program setup and cleanup.
• Help maintain organized program spaces and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Assist with participant check-in, attendance, and other program logistics as needed.
• Support substitute coverage, camps, special events, and additional youth programming when available.
• Communicate scheduling needs, participant concerns, and operational issues with the Program Manager.
• Monitor and respond to work-related communication through the company's designated communication platform in a timely manner.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and ongoing coach development.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to provide consistent instruction across all programs.
• Demonstrate Momentum's values through professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Continue developing climbing knowledge, coaching skills, and instructional techniques.

Skills

Climbing experience

Coaching/Teaching

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

About Momentum Indoor Climbing

Momentum Indoor Climbing is a community-driven indoor climbing company with locations across Utah, Texas, and Washington. Founded in Utah, Momentum was created to inspire and empower people through climbing, fitness, and connection. Our gyms bring together people of all backgrounds and experience levels to challenge themselves, build friendships, and grow in a supportive environment. With world-class route setting, expert instruction, and a strong focus on community, Momentum is dedicated to helping every climber reach their full potential.

MOMENTUM CLIMBING ACADEMY

YOUTH PROGRAM COACH

ABOUT THE ROLE

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Instruction & Participant Development

• Coach recreational youth climbing programs including Mo Mini, Base Camp, Youth Club, camps, clinics, and other youth programming as assigned.
• Deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate climbing instruction for participants of varying ages and ability levels.
• Assist with lesson delivery while adapting instruction to meet individual participant needs.
• Encourage confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment.
• Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high standards of safety and enforce all climbing policies and procedures.

Participant & Family Experience

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants and families.
• Build positive relationships with participants and parents through professional, friendly communication.
• Provide parents with updates on participant progress and answer questions regarding programs when appropriate.
• Put the immediate needs and safety of participants first at all times.
• Represent Momentum professionally and contribute to a positive community culture.

Program Operations

• Assist with equipment distribution, organization, and daily program setup and cleanup.
• Help maintain organized program spaces and ensure equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Assist with participant check-in, attendance, and other program logistics as needed.
• Support substitute coverage, camps, special events, and additional youth programming when available.
• Communicate scheduling needs, participant concerns, and operational issues with the Program Manager.
• Monitor and respond to work-related communication through the company's designated communication platform in a timely manner.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Attend required staff meetings, training, and ongoing coach development.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches to provide consistent instruction across all programs.
• Demonstrate Momentum\'s values through professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Continue developing climbing knowledge, coaching skills, and instructional techniques.

REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Experience, Skills, and Certifications

• Passion for climbing and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Minimum of one year of climbing experience with strong movement fundamentals.
• Experience working with children through coaching, teaching, mentoring, camps, childcare, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to confidently instruct groups in an energetic environment.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment and respond appropriately to changing participant needs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use common workplace software.
• Reliable, dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Comfortable working in a loud, high-energy gym environment
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and providing instruction.
• Demonstrate climbing movement and techniques on the wall.
• Comfortable working at height and moving safely throughout the climbing facility.
• Ability to assist or support participants during climbing activities as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects.
• Visual acuity to assess harness fit, knots, belay technique, and participant safety.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly pay starting at $14.00/hour
• Complimentary membership to all Momentum facilities
• 20% discount on Momentum classes, programs, and retail
• Access to outdoor industry pro-deals