Youth Coach - Summer Camp

Role: Recreational Youth Coach (Summer Camp)
Reports To: Youth Programs Coordinator
Speciality: Summer Camps
Type of Position: Seasonal, Hourly, Staff

Salary Range: $15.16-$19.29 Hourly

Company Mission:

By serving our communities with an open and inclusive environment and remarkable climbing experiences, The Spot provides customers and staff with experiences and opportunities that develop strong bodies, healthy minds, and friendships for life.

Job Description: 

Take on the role of a Recreational Youth Coach in our summer camps, creating and facilitating memorable climbing experiences for kids passionate about the sport of climbing. Collaborate with the Youth Programs Coordinator, Gym Directors, and Lead Summer Camp Instructor to deliver engaging programs. The ideal candidate thrives working with kids, parents, and peers. Be a leader during camps and occasionally support afterschool programs. Recreational coaches must be able to manage time, maintain high energy, adapt to changing situations, and embrace constructive feedback to/from peers and supervisors. Spot Recreational Coaches are enthusiastic, outgoing and energetic while also displaying a deep understanding of climbing techniques and culture.

Current Openings:

We’re looking for summer camp coaches who are able to support our programs throughout the summer. Summer camps start on May 25th and go through August 14th. Work hours are typically 7:45am-3:30pm or 8:45-4:15pm, M-F. Candidates who can work the entire summer will be prioritized. We will host a mandatory staff training on May 21st from 9am-2pm in Louisville. While this role is seasonal, exceptional candidates who maintain availability will be considered for continued employment supporting our afterschool programs. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Climbing Instruction and Programming:
  • Deliver engaging, high-quality climbing experiences to participants.
  • Adapt curriculum as needed to meet the needs and skill levels of participants'.
  • Perform top rope and lead belaying. 
  • Set up, supervise and clean up youth program activities.
  • Lead and/or support programs such as birthday parties, group events, camps, and clubs.
• Risk Management and Safety
  • Manage risk during programming and ensure all safety standards are met.
  • Provide instruction on climbing risk management, including falling, landing, and gym hazards.
  • Monitor climbing areas to ensure safety and enforce gym rules and policies.
  • Follow emergency procedures as needed to address any incidents.
• Customer Service and Communication
  • Communicate effectively with parents to ensure a positive experience and address any concerns.
  • Address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues as necessary.
  • Interact professionally and courteously with all individuals in the gym.
• Time and Feedback Management
  • Oversee time management of programming.
  • Provide and accept feedback constructively from peers and management. 
  • Manage time clock responsibly and adhere to scheduling requirements.
• General Duties
  • Attend all assigned shifts as scheduled.
  • Perform additional duties as required

Reports/logs:

Submit the following to the direct supervisor:

• Program debriefs.
• Attendance records and programming checklists, as required.

Key Contributions:

• Create an inclusive and engaging environment that fosters confidence, teamwork, and a passion for climbing among youth participants.
• Ensure safety and excellence in climbing education by prioritizing risk management, enforcing gym policies, and teaching essential climbing skills.
• Collaborate with peers, parents, and management to deliver engaging programs, while promoting The Spot’s mission of community, growth, and friendships for life.

Qualifications: 

• Climbing Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years climbing experience, including indoor, outdoor, bouldering and sport climbing.
  • Must be top rope belay certified. Lead belay certification encouraged.
• Coaching Experience
  • Minimum 1 year of coaching experience.
  • Proficiency in teaching and evaluating rope skills, including belaying and knot tying.
  • Ability to effectively teach and critique climbing techniques for climbers of all skill levels.
• Skills and Attributes:
  • Demonstrated experience in group management and leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal, public relations, conflict resolution, and motivational communication skills.
  • Ability to work and connect with kids and parents.
• Additional Requirements
  • Availability to work full weeks with occasional weeknight evenings and weekends.
  • Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time. 
  • Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Redpoint Level of 5.11/ V5 or higher; Onsight Level of 5.10/V3 or higher.
• Ability to read and understand 5.12/V6
• Safe Sport Certification

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs
• The ability to effectively and appropriately belay climbers of various ages and abilities, including top-roping and lead belaying. This requires physical strength, endurance, and equipment management
• The ability to stand for extended periods (often 3 hours) during instruction and demonstrations 
• Comfortable climbing and maintaining balance on a variety of surfaces and terrain
• Ability to work frequently at heights, including ropes and climbing structures
• Continuous crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing
• Continuous repetitive hand and arm movements
• Clear and effective verbal communication and hearing required for safety and instruction
• Regular exposure to airborne chalk dust and other typical indoor climbing gym conditions

Benefits:

We care about the team’s well-being and future. Depending on your position status, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (full-time staff)
• Paid sick leave
• Optional supplemental insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• RTD transit passes
• Free gym membership to The Spot for you and a loved one

Apply by Date: AS INDICATED IN POSTING

Apply at: https://www.thespotgym.com/careers

Salary : $15 - $19