Director of Youth Programming
The Director of Youth Programming will take the lead in guiding and supporting the youth coaching teams, fostering an organized and seamless climbing team experience for coaches, kids, and parents alike. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the youth programming to ensure its smooth operation, from planning and coordination to effective communication with staff and families. A key focus of the position is to ensure that all staff members and climbing team participants are well-informed about gym policies, programs, and safety procedures, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone involved. Above all, the Director of Youth Programming champions the mission of Latitude: which is to build climbers!
- Programming
- Design dynamic and engaging practice plans for youth ages 8 to 18, focusing on fostering skill development and climbing growth. Practice plans should be developed in advance and distributed by noon on Monday for the entire week.
- Develop and implement training programs that effectively enhance both the mental and physical capabilities of the climbers, enabling them to work together and successfully achieve their season objectives
- Distribute programming well in advance of practices and be available to address any questions or concerns raised by coaches
- Youth Team Relations and Communication
- Work to expand the Latitude Youth Climbing Team by increasing participant enrollment and achieving consistent improvement in competition outcomes year over year
- Be a point of contact for youth programming inquiries. These inquiries are often sourced through birthday parties, group events, lock-ins, and direct marketing.
- Drive youth team success through consistency with expectations and tangible results both parents and team members can see at intervals throughout the climbing season
- Use Google Forms etc to collect parent feedback
- Staff Management
- Regularly attend practices to actively support coaches, athletes, and the overall program. This includes offering hands-on assistance during training sessions, providing feedback to both coaches and team members, addressing any challenges that arise, and ensuring practices run smoothly.
- Ensure coaching coverage for each practice and competition. The Director of Youth Programming is expected to be a back up in the event a coach cannot attend a practice or competition.
- General oversight of coaches, training opportunities, perspective certifications, and growth potential among current team members
- In conjunction with the CCO, provide corrective action/disciplinary action when necessary.
- Responsible for scheduling the team for shifts.
- Adjust and maintain the Homebase schedule to align with the team’s practice and event schedules including competitions
- Emergency Management
- Adhere to Latitude Climbing + Fitness’s Emergency Management Plan when addressing any injuries or incidents that occur during practice
- Follow established protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, as well as effectively manage situations to minimize risks
- Ensure incident reports are accurately completed and promptly communicate with parents about any injuries
Full time hours can be accommodated with additional responsibilities.
