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Head Coach, Team Rock
The Rock Club
In March 2027, The Rock Club opens The Board Room, a dedicated training space built for competitive youth climbers. It has a Kilter Board, a Tension Board 2, and a 41 foot competition bouldering wall. We’re looking for a Head Coach to lead Team Rock and shape how these tools are used from day one.
About The Rock Club
For 20 years, TRC has been Westchester’s community climbing gym, with ropes, bouldering, and a full youth pathway from first class to competition team. We host USA Climbing Youth and Collegiate Qualifying Events, and our team athletes stay with us for years.
The program: Team Rock competes in USA Climbing events and runs September through June, with a Developmental Squad that feeds into the team. Both are growing, and neither has a roster cap. You’ll have an ops team behind you for scheduling, registration, and family communication.
What You’ll Do
Pay And Benefits
$24–27/hour, depending on experience, 35–40 hours/week, moving to salary after 90 days. Compensation includes bonuses tied to program growth and retention. Benefits may include health and retirement (where applicable), paid competition travel, professional development, PTO and holidays, a gym membership, and employee discounts.
How To Apply
Email your resume, a cover letter describing your coaching philosophy and experience with youth competitive athletes, and two professional references to apply@climbrockclub.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and athlete-centered coaching.
The Rock Club
- New Rochelle, NY (Westchester County, about 30 minutes from NYC)
- Full-time, 35–40 hours/week
- $24–27/hour, depending on experience, moving to salary after 90 days
- Starting ASAP, ideally before the Board Room opens in March 2027
In March 2027, The Rock Club opens The Board Room, a dedicated training space built for competitive youth climbers. It has a Kilter Board, a Tension Board 2, and a 41 foot competition bouldering wall. We’re looking for a Head Coach to lead Team Rock and shape how these tools are used from day one.
About The Rock Club
For 20 years, TRC has been Westchester’s community climbing gym, with ropes, bouldering, and a full youth pathway from first class to competition team. We host USA Climbing Youth and Collegiate Qualifying Events, and our team athletes stay with us for years.
The program: Team Rock competes in USA Climbing events and runs September through June, with a Developmental Squad that feeds into the team. Both are growing, and neither has a roster cap. You’ll have an ops team behind you for scheduling, registration, and family communication.
What You’ll Do
- Design year-round training for local, regional, divisional, and national competitions in bouldering, lead, and speed, built around the Board Room
- Build individualized plans for each athlete’s age, goals, and long-term development
- Coach at competitions and manage schedules, registration, and travel
- Mentor assistant coaches and keep practice consistent across all training groups
- Work with gym leadership on program goals, recruitment, and athlete retention
- Keep families informed through parent meetings, evaluations, and seasonal goal-setting
- Extensive experience in competitive climbing, including USA Climbing events
- A track record of developing competitive athletes
- Deep knowledge of movement, training methodology, and competition strategy, including board training
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication with athletes, families, and staff
- First Aid/CPR/AED, SafeSport, and USA Climbing Level 2 certification (or willingness to obtain before starting)
Pay And Benefits
$24–27/hour, depending on experience, 35–40 hours/week, moving to salary after 90 days. Compensation includes bonuses tied to program growth and retention. Benefits may include health and retirement (where applicable), paid competition travel, professional development, PTO and holidays, a gym membership, and employee discounts.
How To Apply
Email your resume, a cover letter describing your coaching philosophy and experience with youth competitive athletes, and two professional references to apply@climbrockclub.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and athlete-centered coaching.
Salary : $24 - $27