Head Coach

THE POSITION

The Head Coach is responsible for creating and managing the Climbing Team programs at their location. They will work to help build a creative, challenging, and fun climbing teams program that will appeal to current and potential members. The climbing teams program will include but is not limited to competitive, recreational, and adult teams. The curriculum should focus on fun, learning, and growth. The Head Coach will work with and lead other coaches while managing the needs of the climbing teams program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow an outstanding program of climbing teams
• Establish and maintain a positive, high functioning, and supportive culture
• Hire a qualified team of coaches who represent VITAL’s values
• Ensure the safety of athletes and coaches
• Work with other managers to coordinate team and clinic schedules
• Manage the coaching schedule
• Keep informed on current and new USAC policies
• Keep informed on current and new training techniques
• Curate a database on climbing coaching that will allow individual coaches to create engaging and diverse curriculum suitable for their specific teams
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team parents
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with members
• Train coaches on curriculum and VITAL policies
  Maintain all administrative needs related to the climbing teams
• Complete performance reviews for coaches
• Create and maintain a Climbing Newsletter which includes coach and student highlights
• Ensure all coaches are up to date on announcements, changes, and gym events
• Meet regularly with coaches to go over current progress and future goals
• Meet with the other managers often to go over current progress and future goals
• Organize trips to competitions, other gyms, and events for climber development

BENEFITS

• $27/hour
• Structured wage increases
• 401K matching
• Health insurance programs
• Internal benefit programs
• PTO
• Mental health program
• Employee membership with access to all programs and classes
• Friends and family benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced climber with at least one year climbing coach experience
• Knowledge of the climbing industry
• YES (Youth Exercise Specialist) certification preferred
• Safesport Certified
• USAC Certified
• Active First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to engage with parents and youth in a positive, encouraging and uplifting way
• Administrative and computer skills necessary to ensure the program stays organized
• Great coaching skills!