Youth Coach

SPOT HOLDING COMPANY LLC•Denver, CO

1d•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Spot is seeking a Recreational Youth Coach to create and facilitate memorable climbing experiences for kids passionate about the sport. This role involves collaborating with Youth Event Staff and Lead Recreational Coaches to deliver engaging programs. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, outgoing, and energetic, with a deep understanding of climbing techniques and culture. They should thrive working with kids, parents, and peers, and be able to manage time effectively, maintain high energy, adapt to changing situations, and embrace constructive feedback. This position will start in late Fall 2025 and requires availability for weeknight evenings and late afternoons. Two openings are available, with one primarily based at the Louisville location and the other at the Denver and Golden locations. Candidates must be able to work at all locations occasionally.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years climbing experience, including indoor, outdoor, bouldering and sport climbing.
Must be top rope and lead belay certified.
Minimum 1 year of coaching experience.
Proficiency in teaching and evaluating rope skills, including belaying and knot tying.
Ability to effectively teach and critique climbing techniques for climbers of all skill levels.
Demonstrated experience in group management and leadership.
Strong interpersonal, public relations, conflict resolution, and motivational communication skills.
Ability to work and connect with kids and parents.
Availability to work weeknight evenings and weekends.
Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time.
Background check required.

Nice To Haves

Redpoint Level of 5.11/ V5 or higher
Onsight Level of 5.10/V3 or higher
Ability to read and understand 5.12/V6
Safe Sport Certification

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality climbing experiences to participants.
Adapt curriculum as needed to meet the needs and skill levels of participants.
Perform top rope and lead belaying.
Set up, supervise, and clean up youth program activities.
Lead and/or support programs such as birthday parties, group events, camps, and clubs.
Manage risk during programming and ensure all safety standards are met.
Provide instruction on climbing risk management, including falling, landing, and gym hazards.
Monitor climbing areas to ensure safety and enforce gym rules and policies.
Follow emergency procedures as needed to address any incidents.
Communicate effectively with parents to ensure a positive experience and address any concerns.
Address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues as necessary.
Interact professionally and courteously with all individuals in the gym.
Oversee time management of programming.
Provide and accept feedback constructively from peers and management.
Manage time clock responsibly and adhere to scheduling requirements.
Attend all assigned shifts as scheduled.
Perform additional duties as required.
Submit program debriefs, attendance records and programming checklists, as required.
Submit semi-annual supervisor and business reviews.