Summer Camp Coach / Camp Lead Coach

Mesa Rim Climbing Centers•San Diego, CA

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Camp Lead Coach, you are passionate about working with kids and seek to contribute to the success of Mesa Rim’s Camp program. You have a positive attitude and know that camp is meant to foster learning, growth, and having fun! You have experience working youth camps and know what’s required to run them effectively. You are kind, patient, encouraging, and able to connect with kids and your fellow Camp Coaches. You take safety seriously and understand the diligence and attention to detail required to oversee a group of children for extended periods of time, and you hold that high standard for yourself and the team. As a Camp Lead Coach, you consistently demonstrate leadership and professionalism, and are a go-to resource for both your fellow coaches and the community.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age (Camp Coach)
Must be at least 18 years of age (Camp Lead Coach)
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (Camp Lead Coach)
Must be a compatible match with the Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture (Camp Lead Coach)
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 belaying experience
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
Current First Aid & CPR Certification preferred (Camp Lead Coach)
Participation in Mesa Rim’s “Movement Series” and “Knots & Gear” climbing classes or equivalent
Previous “Leave No Trace” training
Experience with yoga

Responsibilities

Instructional and Operational Excellence: Camp Coaches are responsible for coaching participants in camp, ensuring all Mesa Rim protocols are followed. 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 climbing skills and techniques of session participants, including recommendations of other Mesa Rim programs 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
Coaching Presence Excellence: Camp Coaches are responsible for overseeing groups of youth climbers; Coaches must be attentive, demonstrate professionalism, and uphold Camp Coaching Standards. 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
Instructional and Operational Excellence: Camp Lead Coaches are responsible for coaching participants in camp in accordance with camp protocols and ensuring camp operations run smoothly during shift. Fulfill job functions of a Camp Coach Execute group and individual climbing instruction appropriate for session participants Demonstrate, educate, and enforce all safety guidelines associated with youth camp and program areas Assess and strive to improve basic climbing skills and techniques of session participants, including recommendations of other Mesa Rim programs Lead by example by consistently coaching in accordance with the Camp Mesa Rim Handbook Lead participant check-in/pick-up, following procedure and ensuring participants leave with authorized adults Ensure camp area and equipment is organized and clean after each session concludes, delegating tasks as needed Lead setup, teardown, and operation of ropes courses and other camp activities used during Camp Mesa Rim sessions Support supervisor in facilitating session debrief discussions with the team Contribute to the development and implementation of creative activities for camp, supporting participants’ sense of accomplishment and mastery Maintain and inventory camp equipment, reporting any shortages to supervisor Possess advanced knowledge of all gym offerings (climbing, yoga, fitness, pro-shop, setting, youth programs, etc.) and share this knowledge with Camp Coaches and community Understand and enforce all emergency and injury procedures associated with the camp program Understand and execute youth belay test and certification procedures
Coaching Presence Excellence: Camp Lead Coaches are responsible for overseeing groups of youth climbers and providing shift leadership for Camp Coaches Act as a role model and mentor to Camp Coaches, modeling effective coaching practices Lead the execution of daily camp program, ensuring proper curriculum is followed and camp runs on schedule Provide direction, tasks, and feedback to coaches as needed Represent the program to the community, answering questions and speaking with parents as needed Liaise with the Front Desk Team to ensure successful check-in for programs; when applicable, demonstrate advanced knowledge of RGP, checking in and ringing up customers Take initiative in problem solving and utilize sound judgment; understand when to include management, and in the absence of management, make critical decisions for the well-being of the gym, its users, and staff in such areas as safety and customer service; report to supervisor when program-related discrepancies occur Be the go-to Camp Coach in the case of upset camp customer Ensure Camp Coaches take required breaks Regularly communicate strengths and areas of improvement to supervisor for both program operations and team member performance Assist in training Camp Coaches on camp protocols, equipment, and executing camp curricula Regularly oversee 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 and coaches, motivating them and encouraging their progress Teach and support the development of good ethics and sportingship Supervise participants during their breaks and camp yoga sessions Comfort homesick and/or unhappy participants 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

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