Approach Camp Coach

Mesa Rim Climbing Centers • San Diego, CA

13h • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Approach camp is Mesa Rim's Intermediate/Advanced Summer Camp, and is targeted for youth climbers with previous rock climbing experience. Coaches will help participants build focus, strength, and balance through climbing exercises and games, as well as lessons on lead climbing, including safety, clipping, and backstepping. Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe that climbing can be transformative and we seek to inspire lifelong climbers who connect with themselves and others. Camp coaches bring this to life by providing a fun and encouraging camp experience for youth climbers. As a Camp Coach, you thrive when working with kids. You have a positive attitude and know that camp is meant to foster learning, growth, and having fun! You are kind, patient, encouraging, and able to connect with kids and keep their attention. You take safety seriously and understand the diligence and attention to detail required to oversee a group of children for extended periods of time. As a Camp Coach, you enjoy climbing and are passionate about sharing climbing with others.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
• Must have the ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
• Must have a drive to grow professionally
• Must have at least two years of climbing experience
• Must have at least two months of top-rope belaying experience
• Must have at least two months of lead climbing and lead belay experience
• Must be able to pass the Mesa Rim lead climbing and lead belay certification test
• Must be comfortable being responsible for youth safety while bouldering, top-rope and lead climbing
• Must enjoy working with youth ages 4 to 14 years old
• Must be available for training sessions one week prior to camp start dates (summer season only)
• Must have seasonal open availability
• Must demonstrate an inclusive instruction philosophy that fosters community, builds confidence, and nurtures youth development on and off the walls
• Must be able to communicate with participants, parents, and members of the public on behalf of Mesa Rim
• Must be able to work in an organized and transparent manner
• Must demonstrate ability to adapt to change
• Must be able to efficiently and effectively multitask
• Must pass criminal and sex offender background check prior to start of work

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience working with youth strongly preferred
• Previous youth coaching experience
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• Participation in Mesa Rim’s “Movement Series” and “Knots & Gear” climbing classes or equivalent
• Previous “Leave No Trace” training
• Experience with yoga

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Mesa Rim Core Values and Camp Mesa Rim Handbook
• Execute group and individual climbing instruction appropriate for session participants
• Assess and strive to improve basic & intermediate climbing skills and techniques of session participants, including recommendations for other Mesa Rim programs
• Competently belay youth on both top-rope & lead climbing
• Teach and demonstrate how to climb and fall safely while bouldering
• Explain and instruct the following elements of lead climbing: clipping, back-stepping, back-clipping, z-clipping, falling safely during lead climbing, verbal signals to use during lead climbing
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative activities for youth programs, supporting participants’ sense of accomplishment and mastery
• Demonstrate, educate, and enforce all safety and activity guidelines associated with youth camp and program areas
• Assist during check-in/pick-up, ensuring participants leave with authorized adults
• Work as a team to efficiently clean (wash dishes/materials, organize/inventorize gear, wipe down tables, etc.) after each session concludes
• Support with proper setup, teardown, and operation of ropes courses and other camp activities performed during Camp Mesa Rim sessions and training
• Support Camp Lead, following instructions and executing tasks as requested
• Regularly oversee a group of approximately four participants between the ages of 4 and 14 years; occasionally responsible for temporarily overseeing group of up to 20 participants
• Build rapport and trust with participants, motivating them and encouraging their progress
• Teach and support the development of good ethics and sportingship
• Act as a role model and mentor, modeling constructive participation in all camp activities
• Supervise participants during their breaks and camp yoga sessions
• Comfort homesick and/or unhappy participants
• Communicate with parents about participants’ experiences and report concerns to Camp Lead and/or Supervisor
• Other work-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another
• Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed