Movement Hampden

Come join a growing organization of Climbing/Yoga/Fitness Gyms across the country! Movement’s mission is to Create Community, Share Passion, and Inspire Philanthropy. We are committed to the communities we serve and developing future leaders.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Assistant Team Manager works together with the Gym Director to serve as the main point of contact for the climbing team, and as such, must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to multitask, creative, possess good time management skills, and be passionate about helping coaches and young climbers achieve their expression of success. They must be able to lead with empathy and compassion to create a positive culture. The result will be delivery of high quality climbing programming that promotes transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reports to the Gym Director and works closely with the Director of Youth Teams to develop the team program in line with overall Movement vision
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring a cohesive team of Coaches and Team Coach Supervisors who collectively embody Movement’s values (Innovation, Passion, Partnership, Integrity, Inclusion) and provide high quality programming for youth athletes
• Work closely with Coaches and Team Coach Supervisors to develop training plans that ensure development of each athlete’s personal and team-oriented goals across all levels of the Team
• Coach two to four days a week either as part of ratio or as a floating coach, and attend competitions and events as needed
• Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering, lead climbing, and belaying
• Provide effective and timely communication between coaches, parents, directors, and gym members
• Ensure that backend administration and organization of team program is taken care of in a timely and effective way. This includes communication with new prospective athletes and parents, handling membership issues, scheduling staff, tracking belay and other safety trainings, ordering team clothing and other supplies, etc.
• Communicate any issues or concerns with parents, coaching staff and the management team
• Work with the Gym Director and Director of Youth Teams to schedule mock comps, training camps, social events, and other team functions that foster and support a healthy team culture 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to define a positive team culture
• Passion for developing coaches and young athletes in a way that emphasizes fun and fosters a love of the sport and the climbing community
• Experience with competitive youth climbing programs. Experience with USA Climbing including local and championship events is preferred
• Experience planning and implementing a training schedule for youth athletes is preferred
• Strong climbing and training background, and knowledge of climbing techniques
• Self-motivated and organized, good communicator
• Flexible schedule, able to travel for competitions and events
• Understands and embodies Movement’s Core Values, and is a sound mentor for the youth on climbing team as well as an example for the other coaches and employees to follow
• Current USA Climbing Coach membership, or ability to obtain this immediately upon hire, is required. This includes Safesport, First Aid, and CPR certifications, and also the ability to pass a background check
• Personal Training Certification or equivalent experience is an added plus, but not required 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

This is a part-time (10-20 hours/week), non-exempt position. Starting pay is $19.00 with flexibility based on experience. 

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.