Youth Team Coach III

Movement; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Premium holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Complimentary gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Movement seeks a Youth Team Coach to lead practice content for youth climbing teams, partnering with the Team Manager to plan engaging programming and life-skill growth through climbing.

You will deliver daily instruction, support wellbeing, and help foster community among athletes, parents, and staff while upholding Movement's core values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction commensurate with the team level being coached.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wellbeing and promote core values, creating a sense of belonging.
• Follow season schedule with daily instruction, including comps, events, and training plans.
• Teach belay and climbing safety skills after appropriate training.
• Coach at practices and competitions as needed based on attendance.
• Supervise youth climbers during bouldering and lead climbing.
• Assist Team Manager with roster tracking, belay training, notes, and parent communication.
• Raise issues with coaching staff and gym leadership promptly.
• Collaborate to provide mentorship and development opportunities for the team.

Skills

Passion for youth development

Excellent communication skills

Climbing instruction experience

Professional communication with staff/

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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 Manager to plan and execute programming that results in transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through climbing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor for 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 Youth Team Manager to follow the season schedule and deliver the daily instruction for this level of team including Comps, Events, Training plan etc.
  • May include teaching leading climbing/belaying, top rope belay and bouldering risk management skills at this level after receiving appropriate training and approval.
  • Provide input on or write 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, lead climbing and belaying.
• Assist Team Manager with administrative duties for this team level, including monitoring team rosters, tracking belay training, organizing practice notes, and communicating with parents.
• Effectively communicateany issues or concerns with coaching staff and the Gym Leadership team in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Team Manager to facilitate mentorship opportunities and personal development for their team level.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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

BENEFITS

• Paid sick time
• Eligible for premium holiday pay rates for any hours worked on company-designated holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan available to eligible team members
• Complimentary gym membership, guest passes, discounted courses and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position is a Part Time (6 hours/week), non-exempt position.
• Starting pay is $14.00-$17.00 depending on experience.