Team ABC Foundational Head Coach

JOB TITLE: Team ABC Foundational Head Coach
DEPARTMENT: Indoor Programs
REPORTS TO: Programming/Team Director
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time Hourly w/ Full-Time combination role potential DOE

OVERVIEW:
Located in Boulder, Colorado, ABC Kids Climbing is a unique climbing facility for kids and the home of Team ABC.

Fostering foundational climbing experiences for preschoolers, leading developmental climbing experiences for kids, coaching competitive climbing experiences for athletes and guiding outdoor climbing experiences for families.

Sharing unique climbing experiences with kids and families while developing the next generation of youth climbers.

Really good climbers, real great kids. Trying hard and having fun.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Team ABC Foundational Head Coach reports to the Team ABC Programming/Team Director and works closely with the Leadership Team, Select and Exploratory Head Coaches, and Lead Coaches. They are responsible for leading, mentoring, developing and inspiring a talented staff of Team ABC Coaches, a robust climbing team of ABC Foundational athletes and a diverse community of ABC children and families. The Head Coach proactively oversees, organizes, trains, and supports Foundational team programs, coaches and athletes. This person also instills, upholds, and evolves Team ABC philosophies, principles, and standards while fostering a positive team and company culture.

This person is a leader.

Leading an organized, inclusive, productive and enjoyable training environment for youth athletes, the ideal candidate will guide, nurture, support, and train young climbers and coaches toward camaraderie, performance/goal management, responsible stewardship and a lifelong path of climbing options.

Team ABC welcomes applications from all youth coaching professionals who align with the mission, vision and values of ABC. Below are preferred and sought after experiences and qualifications. That being said, if you believe you can impact the ABC community, please apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Flexibility to work weekday evenings along with various weekends, events, and travel
● Posses previous experience as a head coach, coach, leader, supervisor, or mentor of a developmental youth climbing program
● Knowledge and ability to coach all Team ABC Foundational programs. Ability to support and collaborate with all Team ABC programming.

● Has minimum 5 years of youth climbing coaching experience with a strong personal background in various facets of climbing
● Illustrates strong organizational, collaborative, relational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills
● Is a confident leader and strong collaborator with the ability to lead and mentor a robust and talented coaching staff with support of the Programming/Team Director
● Well organized on the back-end, and strong improvisational skills on the front-end
● Approachable, enthusiastic and amicable while responsibly and effectively balancing coach, athlete and parent rapport
● Demonstrates a level of professionalism that is stand-out in our industry
● Creative problem solver willing to learn and adapt in an evolving fast-paced business environment
● Real-time problem solver handling challenging situations with sound judgment
● Effectively ‘read’ and communicate modern climbing movements, skills, and techniques specific to high level climbing
● Passion for sharing experiences and knowledge with coaches and youth athletes
● Provides a welcoming and inclusive space for all races, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and identities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Lead Team ABC coaches and athletes in assessments, seasonal reviews, practices, private training sessions, training camps, community building events, and competitions in accordance with Team ABC coaching philosophies and protocols
● Effectively lead and manage Coaching staff, including Lead Coaches and Coaches, within the Foundational track, through collaboration and mentorship
● Regularly coach all or most Foundational track team practices. Additionally, perform regular practice audits and deliver coach and athlete feedback
● Collaborate with and support Exploratory and Select Tracks as needed, fostering a strong connection with ABC Kids and Team ABC
● Support Team ABC operations, standards and procedures in accordance with ABC, PCA, CWA, SafeSport and USAC guidelines
● Create, innovate, and implement Team ABC coach and program schedules, curriculums, training plans, goals, and other special projects as needed
● Regularly participate in and lead meetings with Leadership Team and Coaching staff
● Effectively balance individual and team development on and off the field of play
● Implement, uphold and evolve Team ABC code of culture
● Communicate with current and future Team ABC athletes and parents in a timely and professional manner
● Has a complete understanding of the Team ABC program track – clearly communicating current and future Team ABC program options
● Represent the ABC organization as a responsible steward of youth climbing
● Research and convey past, present and future industry youth studies / trends related to physical, mental and social health and well being

PREFERENCES:
● First Aid / CPR
● Safesport Certification
● PCA Training Experience
● USAC Certified Coach – Level 1 or 2
● Understanding of USAC/IFSC Rules and Regulations
● Management experience

● Routesetting experience

EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE:
● Hourly Rate: $26-$29
● PSST factored at 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked
● 2 weeks PTO accrued annually
● 1 week (30 hours) professional development

APPLICATION PROCESS:
● Brief Letter or Email of Interest
● Resume
● Email to: hr@abckidsclimbing.com with subject line: TEAM ABC FOUNDATIONAL HEAD COACH OPPORTUNITY