Youth Program Coach

Momentum Youth Program Coach 

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 positive program culture
• Communicate with YPM on Youth Program schedule and events
• 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 practice 
• 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

• Assist head coach with weekly lessons for practices 
• 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 practice engaging and fun for all participants with active participation

Hours and Availability

• Part-time
• Coaching on multiple days of week preferred 
• Youth Programs typically run weekdays 4:00 PM-6:30 PM and some weekday mornings from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Experience, Skills, and Certifications

• 1 year of climbing experience preferred 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 customer service, staff management, and formal instruction or teaching preferred
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, and through email, and phone
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to respond to unexpected tasks with a positive attitude

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