Youth Coach

Role: Recreational Youth Coach
Reports To: Senior Manager of Programming
Type of Position: Part-Time, Hourly, Staff

Company Mission:

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

Job Description: 

Take on the role of a Recreational Youth Coach, creating and facilitating memorable climbing experiences for kids passionate about the sport of climbing. Collaborate with Youth Event Staff, and Lead Recreational Coaches to deliver engaging programs. The ideal candidate thrives working with kids, parents, and peers. Be a leader during camps and events while providing support during clubs. 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:

Current Openings: We’re looking for two stellar instructor that have weeknight and late afternoon availability to help lead our afterschool offerings, one role will be based primarily out of our Louisville location while another will work primarily in our Denver and Golden locations. Candidates must be able to work in all of our locations occasionally. These positions will start in late Fall 2025. 

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.
• Semi-annual supervisor and business reviews.

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 and lead belay certified.
• 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 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 both top-roping and lead belaying. This requires strength, endurance, and the ability to control a rope and manage equipment safely.
• The ability to stand for extended periods during practices (often 3 or more hours) and demonstrations. 
• Climbing and balancing
• Must be able to frequently work at heights
• Continuous crouching, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing
• Continuous repetitive hand and arm movements. 
• Ability to hear and speak clearly. 
• Exposure to airborne chalk dust 

Benefits: We take care of our team with benefits that support your health, lifestyle, and future depending on  position status. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick time, and optional supplemental insurance like accident, life, and short-term disability. Plan ahead with a 401(k) retirement plan and make your commute easier with RTD transit passes. As a part of the team, you'll receive a free membership to The Spot for you and a loved one. The Spot offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, sick time, for full time staff. Including supplemental insurance such as Accident, Life, and Short Term Disability. We also offer a 401(k),  RTD passes, and company perks such as free membership are also available to regular staff.

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

Salary : $18 - $20