Coach - Team Texas

Movement Gyms • Carrollton, TX

1d • $15 - $16

About The Position

The Team Texas Youth Coach is part of a coaching team responsible for delivering practice content to youth climbing teams and creating the experience for all levels of Team Texas. Coaches partner with Team Coach Supervisors and/or Managers to plan and deliver programming that creates transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing. This is a part-time, non-exempt position of approximately 6 hours per week.

Requirements

• Embody Movement’s core values and the desired culture of its youth team.
• Passion for working with youth and developing youth climbing athletes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.
• Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction commensurate with the team level being coached.
• Availability on Monday and Wednesday evenings and occasional Saturday mornings or afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Monitor athletes’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, support transformative experiences, and ensure team activities promote Movement’s core values and a sense of belonging.
• Work with the Team Manager and/or Team Coach Supervisors to follow the season schedule and deliver daily instruction, including competitions, events, and training plans.
• When appropriately trained and approved, teach top rope belaying, lead climbing and belaying, and bouldering risk management skills.
• Provide input on or write lesson plans that support program goals, participant growth, and connection to the community.
• Coach practices and competitions as needed based on athlete attendance.
• Supervise youth climbers who are bouldering and belaying.
• Assist with administrative duties, including monitoring team rosters, tracking belay training, organizing practice notes, and communicating with parents.
• Communicate issues or concerns to coaching staff and management in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Team Coach Supervisor to facilitate mentorship opportunities and personal development for the team level.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Eligible for premium holiday pay rates for hours worked on company-designated holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan available to eligible team members.
• Complimentary gym membership, guest passes, discounted courses, and retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed