Fort Union Youth Program Coach

Momentum Indoor Climbing•Midvale, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 customer service, staff management, and event coordination required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the disciplines of bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing preferred.
Experience with formal instruction or teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
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