Youth Team Coach II

Movement; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Gear discounts

Guest passes

Job summary

Movement is seeking a Youth Team Coach to deliver practice content for our youth climbing teams and craft an engaging experience for all levels. You will partner with Team Coach Supervisors and Managers to plan and execute programming that fosters transformative experiences and life skills through sport climbing.

The role requires supervision of youth climbers, coordination with parents, and effective communication with coaching staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction for youth levels.
• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Available to coach at least one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice content for youth climbing teams and craft the experience for all levels.
• Plan and execute programming with Team Coach Supervisors/Managers for transformative experiences.
• Monitor wellbeing and promote belonging, core values, and safety during team activities.
• Supervise youth climbers during bouldering and belaying and support administrative duties.
• Communicate issues promptly with staff and collaborate on mentorship opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Climbing instruction experience

Youth development passion

Weekly 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 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
• Availability expectations: Must be available to coach at least one day per week.

Additional Information

• This position is a Part Time (5-10hrs/week), non-exempt position, including gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Movement employees.
• Starting pay is $20.79-$21.00/hour depending on experience.