Bend Rock Gym | Bend, Oregon
Bend Rock Gym is looking for a motivated, energetic, and passionate Youth Team Climbing Coach to join our competitive climbing program. We are seeking coaches who can inspire young athletes, foster a positive team culture, and help climbers reach their full potential both on and off the wall.
If you love climbing, enjoy working with kids, and are excited about helping athletes push themselves toward their goals, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Coach youth athletes during team practices and training sessions
- Develop climbers’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills
- Create a positive, supportive, and challenging training environment
- Encourage athletes to set goals, work hard, and build confidence
- Maintain strong communication with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches
- Assist athletes at local, regional, and national competitions as needed
- Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth
- Ensure a safe and productive training environment
Qualifications
- Strong climbing background and climbing movement knowledge
- Experience coaching, teaching, mentoring, or working with youth preferred
- Positive attitude and ability to motivate athletes of varying ages and abilities
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
- Passion for helping young climbers succeed
Additional Opportunities
For coaches looking for additional hours, opportunities may be available in:
- Routesetting
- Front Desk Operations
- Adult Climbing Instruction
- Camps and Special Programs
- Events and Competitions
- General Gym Operations
Compensation
$20–$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Why Bend Rock Gym?
Our youth teams are among the most successful in the region, with athletes regularly competing at divisional and national levels. We are committed to developing not only strong climbers, but confident, resilient young people. You’ll be joining a passionate coaching staff and a supportive climbing community that values growth, teamwork, and having fun.
Apply Today
Send your resume and a brief description of your climbing and coaching experience to apply.
Help shape the next generation of climbers while being part of one of Central Oregon’s premier climbing communities.
