Title: Competitive Head Coach
Reports To: Program Manager
Direct Reports: Level 1 Coaches, Level 2 Coaches, Specialty Coaches
Department: Climbing Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-Time Hourly
Location: Site-specific, Mesa Rim Austin, Texas
The Why:
Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe climbing can be transformative and we’re driven to inspire lifelong climbers who seek learning, self-growth, and connection with the community. The Competitive Head Coach brings this to life by leading a passionate Coaching Team and ensuring the Team Mesa Rim Program thrives.
The How:
As Competitive Head Coach, you are an experienced climbing coach and leader. You effectively harness your skills and experience to execute Mesa Rim’s industry-leading Climbing Programs vision and you guide, inspire, and develop your team members to be their best in support of that vision. You are assertive, communicative, and lead in alignment with our Core Values. You utilize sound judgment and critical-thinking skills, and are able to independently problem-solve. As Competitive Head Coach, you consistently demonstrate safety, professionalism, and communication standards and expectations and hold these high standards for your team.
The What:
Operational Excellence: The Competitive Head Coach is responsible for the supervision of assigned Team Mesa Rim Program(s) at designated Mesa Rim site; Competitive Head Coach executes in accordance with operational standards and ensures operations of all Assigned Climbing Programs run smoothly and meet established goals.
- Lead youth practices in accordance with Mesa Rim coaching philosophy and planned Seasonal Curriculum; supervise Team Mesa Rim practices, ensuring safety protocols are consistently at the forefront
- Adapt planned seasonal curriculum/schedule to the day to day needs of each program and inform supervisor of needed changes to the plan or program needs
- Manage day to day impact/conflict of teams with all gym use, requiring collaboration with Site Leadership Team to ensure all Mesa Rim users have access to necessary resources during practice times
- Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communication with parents, responding to any questions, concerns, or feedback in a professional manner elevating to supervisor as needed
- Oversee scheduling for assigned program(s), ordering jerseys, pro deal management, and ensuring smooth operation of program check-in
- Collaborate with supervisor to develop and maintain Department budget, including labor, and equipment costs
- Assist in the planning and execution of training camps
- With support of supervisors, execute annual and quarterly strategies to ensure cultural and operational success of assigned program
- Advise and collaborate with supervisor on updates to operational practices, including but not limited to: understaffed programs and new program activities
- Coach Team Mesa Rim athletes at applicable local and championship USAC competitions and collaborate with supervisor to determine additional coaching resources needed
- Collaborate with supervisor on Setting needs
Leadership Excellence: The Competitive Head Coach is responsible for communicating the Team Mesa Rim vision and guiding, inspiring, and motivating the efforts of their team in support of that shared vision.
- Manage and develop direct reports through all stages of Employee Lifecycle (recruiting and onboarding/training, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, off-boarding, etc.), following established protocols and adhering to Core Values
- Approve direct reports’ timecards, holding team accountable to established timekeeping and payroll protocols
- Foster team camaraderie and cultivate culture of direct communication
- Maintain coaching presence while delegating to direct reports as needed; dedicate approximately 80% of work time to coaching presence and 20% to administrative functions; maintain on-site presence during events with extenuating circumstances
- Make critical decisions when necessary for the well-being of customers, staff, and the facility, in such areas as safety and emergencies, money handling, and customer experience
- Set examples of professional behavior and excellent customer service at all times
- Serve as a Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values
Must-Haves:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
- Must have ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
- Must have a drive to grow professionally
- Must have at least five years climbing experience
- Must have at least three years coaching experience or equivalent
- Must have at least two years of experience with youth climbing training
- Must be USAC Certified Coach or have the ability to acquire certification within 90 days
- Must enjoy working with youth
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be customer-service oriented
- Must demonstrate an inclusive coaching philosophy that fosters community, builds confidence, and nurtures individual development on and off the walls
- Must be able to communicate with participants, parents, and members of the public on behalf of Mesa Rim
- Must pass criminal and sex offender background check prior to start of work
Nice-to-Haves:
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Rock Gym Pro
- Must have previous leadership experience
- Experience with Google Suite (drive, mail, calendar, etc.)
- Route setting experience
- Experience coaching adaptive climbers
- Knowledge of or attended an AMGA Single Pitch training
- Proficiency in outdoor climbing, sport and traditional protection
Get Stoked For Access To:
- Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another
- A competitive benefits package, including employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer-match, and an Employee Assistance Program
- A robust Paid Time Off package
- Professional leadership + life coaching among other professional development opportunities
- Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in a chair; utilize manual dexterity to handle or feel; use both hands at the same time; reach with hands and arms; reach overhead with arms; walk on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces; use a computer; talk, yell and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, and grip with hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather), falling objects, trip hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn and bodily fluid.
