Youth Team Coach II

Movement Gyms; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Employee benefits

Job summary

Movement Gyms in Denton is seeking a Youth Team Coach to deliver practice content for youth climbing teams and create a welcoming, growth-focused experience for athletes at all levels.

The role supports the season schedule, assists with administrative duties, and offers a gym membership and gear discounts as part of Movement employees’ benefits. This part-time, non-exempt position starts at $14.50–$17.25/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• This position requires passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with athletes, parents, coaches, and gym leadership.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction appropriate to the team level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice content to youth climbing teams and craft transformative experiences.
• Follow season schedule and deliver daily instruction including comps and events.
• Coach at practices and competitions as needed based on attendance.
• Supervise youth climbers during belaying and administer practice notes.
• Assist with rosters, belay training tracking, and parent communication.
• Communicate issues promptly to coaching staff and management.
• Collaborate with supervisors to facilitate mentorship and development.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Climbing instruction

Team collaboration

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 sport 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

Additional Information

• This position is a Part Time, non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.
• Starting pay is $14.50 - $17.25/hour depending on experience.