Youth Team Coach II

Movement; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Résumé du poste

Movement is seeking a Youth Team Coach to support our youth climbing programs. You will deliver practice content, guide athletes through skill-building and personal development, and collaborate with the Team Coach Supervisors to implement engaging routines and competitions.

The role is part-time (6 hours/week) with weekend and evening duties and a starting pay of $18.25–$19.25 per hour, commensurate with experience. Growth opportunities exist within Movement’s youth coaching ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Movement’s core values and culture.
• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with athletes, parents, and staff.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction appropriate to the coached level.
• Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-7:30pm.

Responsabilités

• Deliver practice content and craft youth team experiences aligned with core values.
• Plan and execute programming with Team Coach Supervisors to support growth.
• Teach top rope belay and bouldering risk management as trained.
• Provide supervision for youth climbers during belaying.
• Assist with rosters, training tracking, practice notes, and parent communication.
• Communicate issues with coaching staff and management promptly.
• Collaborate to mentor team members and support personal development.

Connaissances

Youth coaching

Communication

Climbing instruction

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Description du poste

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 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: Mondays & Wednesday 4:00-7:30pm

Additional Information

• This position is a Part Time (6 hours/week), non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.
• Starting pay is $18.25-$19.25/hour depending on experience.
• Please submit application and cover letter by 11/01/26