Recreational Youth Coach

Company Mission: By serving our communities with an open & inclusive environment and remarkable climbing experiences, The Spot provides customers and staff with experiences & opportunities that develop strong bodies, healthy minds, spiritual richness, and friendships for life.

Job Description: Our Recreational Youth Coaches are responsible for facilitating incredible climbing experiences alongside Youth Event Staff, and Lead Recreational Coaches. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with kids, parents, and peers –  leading the team when working camps and events, and taking a support role when working clubs. Recreational coaches must be able to manage time, maintain high energy, be adaptable, and feel comfortable providing and receiving feedback to/from peers and coaches. Our Spot Recreational Coaches are outgoing and energetic while also displaying a deep understanding of climbing techniques and culture.

Compensation: $18.29-$19.00, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years climbing experience in relevant facets of rock climbing, specifically, indoor, outdoor, bouldering, and sport
• 1+ year of coaching experience
• Ability to breakdown, teach, and critique rope skills, including but not limited to belaying and knot tying
• Ability to breakdown, teach, and critique climbing technique to climbers of all abilities
• Proven skills in group management
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, public relations, conflict resolution, motivational skills
  Demonstrated ability to work with and relate to kids and parents
• Ability to work weeknight evenings and weekends
  Capable of standing on feet for extended periods of time
• Must be top rope and lead belay certified
• Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications 

5.11/ V5 Redpoint Level, 5.10/V3 Onsight Level
Ability to read and understand 5.12/V6

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide participants with impactful, high-quality climbing experiences
• Effectively manage risk in an indoor climbing environment
• Be comfortable adapting the curriculum as needed to meet the needs of the participants
• Time management of programming
• Ability to give/receive feedback to/from peers and management
• Top rope and lead belaying
  Setup, oversite and cleanup of various youth program activities
• Peer leadership in programs including but not limited to: birthday parties, groups, events and camps
• Peer support in programs including but not limited to recreational climbing clubs
• Provide ongoing instruction on climbing risk management including falling, landing, and potential hazards around the gym
• Excellent parent communication and customer service
• Ability to manage your time clock appropriately
  Must be able to independently follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to cheerfully and professionally communicate with members of the public
  Must be able to attend all scheduled or assigned shifts
• Other duties as required

Able to work Saturdays and Sundays

Apply by Date: November 22, 2022

Apply by submitting an applicaiton on our website at: https://www.thespotgym.com/careers