Youth Climbing Team Coach (Competitive + Rec)

At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

JOB SUMMARY
A Developmental Competitive Team Coach serves as a main point of contact for our competitive youth athletes (ages 8-17) operating at a highly competitive level, and as such must be goal-oriented, able to multitask, innovative, possess good time management skills, and be passionate about helping coaches and young climbers achieve their expression of success. They partner with the Youth Team Manager and Coaches to plan and execute programming that results in transformative experiences for youth athletes and teach life skills through the sport of climbing. The role may also include coaching in our recreational programs, including working with younger climbers and introductory-level groups.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a positive, high-energy environment that supports meaningful and transformative experiences for athletes while reinforcing core values
• Build strong, supportive relationships with athletes and coaches through empathy and compassion
• Collaborate with the Youth Team Manager and coaching staff to follow the seasonal plan and deliver daily instruction (practices, competitions, events, and training plans)
• Coach regular practices and attend weekend competitions as needed based on athlete participation
• Supervise youth climbers during bouldering, lead climbing, and belaying activities
• Support administrative tasks, including roster tracking, belay certifications, practice notes, and parent communication
• Communicate effectively with coaching staff and management regarding updates, needs, and concerns
• Partner with the Youth Team Manager to support mentorship and athlete development opportunities
• Act as a culture keeper for the team, ensuring all activities reflect core values
• Work with the Head Coach to help plan the season schedule, including parent meetings, competitions, camps, and events
• Attend and support all relevant team practices, events, and competitions
• Support recreational programming as needed, including coaching non-competitive teams, younger climbers, and introductory-level groups
• Deliver recreational programming that emphasizes foundational skills, confidence-building, and fun in a non-competitive environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong coaching presence with the ability to serve as a positive, steady leader for the team
• Ability to teach complex climbing concepts to youth athletes (ages 8–12)
• Embody Movement’s core values and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture
• Passion for developing youth athletes and supporting fellow coaches
• Relevant climbing and coaching experience appropriate to the team level, with a solid training foundation
• Experience with USA Climbing competitions, route setting, or competitive climbing preferred but not required
• Ability to climb V5 or 5.12 preferred but not required
• Coaches may support both competitive and recreational programs depending on scheduling and program needs
• Candidates are encouraged to share their interest and experience with competitive and/or recreational coaching in their application

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a part-time position.
• Pay range: $18.50–$21.50/hour, based on coaching experience.
• Priority will be given to staff who plan to stay with the team through December 1, 2026. While our after-school programming season is winding down, we’re looking for folks to train through the summer and join our fall team.
• Benefits include a free membership, in-gym discounts, guest passes, and pro deals.
• All new hires will complete a screening process.
• Scheduled shifts may vary week to week or month to month but will be published one month in advance.
• Opportunities are available for passionate individuals with strong instructional skills to grow into operations and program roles within the gym. This position can also be combined with front desk and instructor roles for additional hours and cross-department 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.

Salary : $19 - $22