Part-Time Comp Team Coach

Method Climbing Team

Location

Method Climbing Team — Newark, NJ
Part-Time | 15–20 Hours Per Week
Schedule: Monday–Thursday Evenings + Saturdays

About Method Climbing Team

Method Climbing Team is committed to developing world-class climbers through intentional coaching, structured progression, and a deeply supportive team culture. We believe elite performance is built through consistency, accountability, technical mastery, and athlete-centered coaching.

Our program emphasizes:

• Long-term athlete development
• High standards with high support
• Process over outcome 
• Technical excellence and movement quality
• Mental resilience and competition readiness
• Building strong humans first, strong climbers second

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented coach to help lead our Elite Team athletes through training, competition preparation, and ongoing athletic development.

Position Overview

The Part-Time Comp Team Coach will work directly with high-level youth climbers competing at Qualifying Events, Regional, Divisional, National, and potentially International levels. This role involves coaching structured practices, supporting competition preparation, collaborating on athlete development plans, and helping maintain the high-performance culture of Method Climbing Team.

This is an ideal role for a coach who thrives in a disciplined but positive environment and understands the balance between pushing athletes and supporting sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Athlete Development & Coaching

• Lead and assist elite-level climbing practices
• Coach bouldering, sport climbing, strength, movement, and competition strategy
• Provide technical movement analysis and individualized feedback
• Support athlete goal setting and accountability
• Help athletes develop strong training habits, focus, and professionalism
• Foster confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset

Team Culture

• Uphold Method’s standards for effort, attitude, and sportsmanship
• Create an environment that is challenging, supportive, and athlete-centered
• Build strong relationships with athletes and families through clear communication and professionalism
• Serve as a positive role model for younger athletes within the program

Competition Support

• Assist with local, regional, and national competition preparation
• Support competition-day coaching and athlete management as needed
• Help athletes develop mental readiness, pacing, and tactical awareness

Collaboration

• Work closely with Head Coaches and staff to align programming and athlete progression
• Contribute observations on athlete performance and development
• Participate in occasional staff meetings and program planning

Qualifications

Required

• Previous climbing coaching experience with competitive athletes
• Strong understanding of climbing movement, training principles, and competition formats
• Ability to coach athletes with professionalism, positivity, and structure
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
• Availability Monday–Thursday evenings and Saturdays
• Availability for select qualifying events and all major championship events

Preferred

• Experience coaching elite or nationally competitive youth climbers
• USAC coaching certifications or equivalent experience
• Background in exercise science, youth development, or sports psychology
• Experience with strength and conditioning for climbers
• Competition climbing experience at a high level

What We Value

At Method, we care deeply about:

• Coaches who lead with integrity
• Process-driven development
• Consistency and professionalism
• Humility and continual learning
• Athletes feeling challenged, supported, and respected
• Building a healthy, high-performance environment

We are not looking for ego-driven coaching. We are looking for coaches who genuinely care about helping athletes grow over time.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience ($16-$20)
• Opportunities for additional hours or supplemental income through private coaching, events, and competitions
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a motivated and high-level training environment

To Apply

Please send:

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Brief coaching philosophy statement
• Relevant climbing/coaching experience
• Schedule Availability

to: jeremy@methodclimb.com

Subject Line: Method Team Coach Application – [Your Name]

Join Us

If you are passionate about developing high-performing athletes, building strong team culture, and contributing to a growing elite climbing program, we’d love to hear from you.