Overview
Youth Team Coach IV Jobs in Philadelphia at Movement Gyms
At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We’re not just a climbing gym – we’re a community that’s dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we’re building an extraordinary team that’s committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
Job Summary
The Competitive Climbing Team Coach is a part of a team of coaches who are responsible for delivering practice content to our youth competitive and development climbing teams and crafting the experience for all levels of athletes in our Competitive Program. Competitive Climbing Team Coaches partner with the Youth Team Manager to plan and execute programming that results in transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through the sport climbing.
Primary duties & 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 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 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.
- Collaborate with Youth Team Manager 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
- Display a passion for developing youth athletes and climbing coaches
- Excellent 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, strong climbing and training background
- Experience with USA Climbing competitions, routesetting, and/or competitive climbing is preferred
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/hour with room for flexibility depending on experience.
- Please submit application and cover letter
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:
Submit an additional document answering the questions below.
- How did you hear about this opportunity?
- When are you able to start work?
- Please describe your coaching experience and/or competitive climbing experience:
- Tell us about a moment from your coaching history that you are proud of:
- Tell us about a recent experience working on a project with a group. What role did you play?
- Why are you interested in coaching at Movement Callowhill?
- Are you a former Movement team member?
- Have you applied to other opportunities at Movement? If so, when and which location(s)?
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
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Title: Youth Team Coach IV
Company: Movement Gyms
Location: Philadelphia
