Youth Team Coach

Movement; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Employee benefits

Job summary

Movement seeks a part-time Youth Team Coach to deliver practice content for our youth climbing teams in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on transformative experiences, safety, and building a sense of belonging within the team.

You will work evenings (Tue/Thu) and potentially sub other programs as needed, while supporting administrative tasks and parent communication. The position includes gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other Movement employee benefits; starting pay ranges from

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with athletes, parents, and gym leadership.
• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction.
• Availability for weekday evening hours (Tue/Thu) and willingness to sub other programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice content to youth climbing teams and craft engaging experiences.
• Monitor wellbeing and foster a sense of belonging and core values.
• Follow season schedule and deliver daily instruction, including comps, events, and training plans.
• Supervise youth climbers during belaying and bouldering activities; assist with rosters and communications with parents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Passion for youth

Climbing instruction

Team collaboration

Evenings availability

Job description

Job Description

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 the sport of climbing.

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 members

• 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.

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: We are looking for applicants able to work weekday evening hours (primarily Tuesday/Thursday) with a willingness to sub other programs.

Additional Information

• This position is a Part Time (2-6hrs/wk), non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.

• Starting pay is $19.38 - $20.00 depending on experience.