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 Program Manager (PM).
Coach’s work on a part-time basis, a minimum of 2 shifts per week, coaching either Momentum’s Mo Mini, Base Camp, or Youth Club programs.
Staff Expectations 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 hands on instruction for Youth Program Participants
- 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 Front Desk staff with handing out & putting away youth program equipment
- 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
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 preferred
- Youth Programs typically run weekdays 3:30 PM-6:30 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, 7-12 or 12-18
- Experience in the disciplines of bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing preferred.
- Experience in customer service, staff management, and event coordination required.
- Experience with 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
- Starting at $14/hour
- Free membership to all Momentum climbing facilities.
- Discounts on Momentum instruction and programs
- Pro deal benefits after 90 days of employment