Youth Program Coach

Description

A Momentum Youth Program Coach assists in facilitating and coaching Momentum Youth Programs under the direction of the program’s Head Coach, directly reporting to the Youth Program Manager (YPM).

Coach’s work on a part-time basis, coaching either Momentum’s Mo Mini, Base Camp, or Youth Club programs. 

Staff Management and Development

• Lead by example to foster a positive community consistent with the Momentum vision and values.  
• Continually grow a positive program culture.
• Attend ongoing Youth Program Training.

Customer Service and Facility Obligations 

• Provide a positive customer service experience for parents, giving feedback on climbers before and after class.
• Develop a basic understanding of gym programs and products.
• Ability to put immediate needs of participants first at all times.
• Ability to command respect, enforce safe climbing practices, recognize unsafe conditions, and discuss any concerns with fellow coaches and participants in a professional manner.

Weekly Recurring Tasks

• Read the Head Coach's lesson plan before the start of class.
• Assist operations staff with YP gear and front desk youth program needs.
• Enforce Momentum policies in a friendly, patient, and respectful manner.
• Gain awareness of each participant's skill levels and needs.
• Keep class engaging and fun for all participants with active participation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hours and Availability

• Part-time, Minimum 2 shifts per week, maximum 16 hours per week.
• Coaching on multiple days of week or multiple classes/day.
• Youth Programs typically run weekdays 3:30 PM-6:30 PM and some weekday mornings from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Experience, Skills, and Certifications

• Must have at least 1 year of climbing experience and show a strong enthusiasm for climbing.
• Ability to work with a large group of kids, ages 3-7, 8-11, or 12-18.
• Experience in bouldering, top rope climbing, and sport climbing preferred.
• Experience in customer service, staff management, and event coordination preferred.
• Experience with formal instruction or teaching preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, through email, and phone.

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Comfortable working in a loud, environment on a regular basis. 
• Comfortable speaking in front of and providing instruction to large groups.
• Be comfortable working at height, moving up and down a climbing wall.
• Continuously stand and walk on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods of time.
• Able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs of weight on a regular basis.
• Able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed.
• Have the visual acuity to assess details such as harness buckles, knots, and belay technique.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND PERKS

• $14/hr DOE.
• Free membership to all Momentum climbing facilities.
• 20% Discounts on Momentum instruction and programs.
• Pro deal benefits after 90 days of employment.