Youth Programs Director

Responsible for all youth instruction (not including the competitive youth climbing team programs), program development and operations, and ensuring management and training with respect to those programs in our Maine and New Hampshire facilities.

The Youth Programs Director will be based in Maine and will work with a to-be-hired NH based youth program coordinator.

●  Full-Time (may include working events, weekends, projects and/or working before/after regular hours)
●  Salary $55,000 – $65,000 annually, DOE
●  Paid Time Off
●  SIMPLE IRA with company match
●  Industry Benefits/Perks

Since opening in 2015, our youth programming in Maine has grown to be a highly in-demand program serviced by an experienced set of instructors for a wide age range. With the departure of our current youth program director in Maine and the recent opening of our NH location, we are looking for an experienced Youth Program Director to continue to nurture, manage, and improve our ME-based youth programming and to develop the same for our NH location.

We expect the youth program director to be based out of our ME location and to work closely with our president, COO, facility managers, and the to-be-hired NH program coordinator.

Core Functions:
●  Manage and oversee all Youth Programs at both ME and NH facilities, including enrollment, capacity, and hiring, scheduling, and training.
●  Prompt and professional communication with staff, participants, and parents.
●  Identify program needs and implement changes/new programs to grow and improve youth programming while minimizing gym impact.
●  Collaborate with marketing and operations to facilitate communication of objectives, needs, and concerns.
●  Maintain positive relationships between customers and Salt Pump through effective communication, program impact, and youth program culture.
●  Set short and long-term goals for future improvements and growth.
●  In partnership with the marketing team, plan and implement relevant campaigns and content related to youth programs.
●  Other tasks as needed or assigned. Salt Pump is a dynamic environment. We are a group of hard working, fun loving and strong team players.

Qualifications:
●  Enjoys providing direct care and instruction to children and youth and has a passion for youth development and their well-being.
●  Minimum 3 years related management experience. Experienced and proven team leader.
●  Rock Gym Pro software experience preferred.
●  Experience with developing youth programming, preferably in a climbing gym setting.
●  Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational and execution skills.

To Apply: We are currently conducting interviews and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a cover letter and resume by PDF or MS-Word to Tino Fiumara, COO, at tino@saltpumpclimbing.com.