This seasonal 6-30 hr/week position will focus on coaching and running camps at one of the Summit locations. Summit’s Youth Programs coaches pride themselves on maintaining a high level of professionalism and always having a climber-focused mentality. This includes building/maintaining relationships with participants, parents and other coaching staff. Summit programs create a culture focused on the person first and the climbing second. An ideal candidate for this position is energetic, patient, and works well with kids of all ages. An ideal candidate is also independent, adaptable, and comfortable leading.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead by example to foster a positive community and culture consistent with the Summit Philosophy
• Keep gym staff informed on camps, dates and sign ups.
• Keeping up with all required continuing education for yourself
• Uphold all standards outlined in Summit Youth Program policies
• Ensure positive customer service experience to parents, coaches, participants and general member base.
• Keep camps engaging and fun for all participants and put immediate needs of participants first at all times
• Enforce safe climbing practices, recognize unsafe conditions, and discuss any concerns with fellow coaches and participants in a professional manner
• Communicating with parents about camp, policies and rules via email
• Ensure participants have all proper documentation (waiver, orientation forms, etc.)
• Reply to staff and customer emails within 48 business hours
• Maintaining signage in your respective gym regarding camps
• Maintain, organize supplies used for camp

• Prepare and create an itinerary for the camps at your location
• Attend head coaches meetings, as well as other meetings as needed
• Stay up to date on camps slack channels
• Maintain general availability for camps throughout the year, including but not limited to:
  • MLK Jr. Day - One Day Camp
  • President's Day - One Day Camp
  • Spring Break Camp
  • Summer Camp
  • Labor Day Camp - One Day Camp
  • Thanksgiving Camp
  • Winter Break Camp
• Up to two hours of preparation work leading up to a one day camp or a full week of camp:
  • One scheduled hour on Wednesday, make/cancel emails sent out
  • One scheduled hour on the weekend for preparing rosters and documents

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Comfortable working in a chaotic environment on a regular basis
• Comfortable speaking in front of and providing instruction to large groups
• Comfortable working at height, moving up and down a climbing wall
• Continuously stand and walk on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods of time
• Able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs of weight on a regular basis
• Able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed
• Have the visual acuity to assess details such as harness buckles, knots, and belay technique

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Hourly pay of $13-16/hr
• Free membership to all Summit climbing facilities
• Summit apparel at cost from gear shop
• Pro deals access through Expert Voice