Team Head Coach – Upper Saddle River

At The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms, our mission is to ensure every climber has a positive and memorable experience. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our customers and team members alike. Our success depends on the passion, reliability and professionalism of our staff. We take pride in our team-oriented culture built on mutual respect, collaboration and a work hard/play hard spirit.

The Location Head Coach is the face of Team Gravity Vault for their respective location. The Location Head Coach is responsible for creating a positive, motivating and healthy environment where Team Gravity Vault members can grow as climbers and as individuals. As a mentor and role model for both team members and assistant coaches, the Location Head Coach should lead by example and consistently embody the values and mission of The Gravity Vault. This position reports to the Location Manager and consults with the Brand Head Coach and General Manager.

Role/Responsibilities

• Lead weekly Advanced and Competitive Team practices
• Schedule: Mon: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Tues/Thus: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
  
  

Communicate with location team coaches and assist with Intermediate Team practices and curriculum when needed

• Schedule: Sat: 9:00am – 11:00am
• Create practice curriculum aimed to improve climbing technique, physical and mental strength, teamwork, and competition skills
• Attend both local and championship level competitions on scheduled weekends. May require extended domestic travel
• Administer team tryouts and be responsible for onboarding/offboarding team members
• Facilitate team promotions throughout the facility’s youth programs
• Coordinate with management to maintain accurate billing of dues
• Maintain communication with parents via an @gravityvault.com address regarding progress of their climbers, competition schedules, and other team related events
• Facilitate championship prep camps
• Facilitate team summer camps and outdoor climbing trips where applicable
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience bouldering and sport climbing
• Experience training athletes in all disciplines of climbing at a high level of competition
• A high level of understanding of advanced climbing movement and techniques
• USAC Coaching Level 2 Certification: See USAC web page for requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, young athletes and parents
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Ability to climb V6 or 5.12 and/or train climbers at these levels
• Group Fitness or Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, or equivalent)
• Route setting experience
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly, Part-time, Starting at $20 per hour
• USAC Level 2 Coaching Certification Fee
• Multi facility Employee Membership with access to all brand locations
• Day rate pay for competition attendance
• Travel and lodging budget for championship level events
• Pro deals access numerous outdoor brands