Youth Program Coach

Momentum Indoor Climbing • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic coaches to join our Youth Programs team at Momentum Indoor Climbing Silver Street. As a Youth Program Coach, you'll introduce the next generation of climbers to the sport - teaching foundational movement, building confidence on the wall, and having fun while doing it.

Requirements

• A genuine love of climbing and enthusiasm for sharing it with others
• Solid climbing experience and movement knowledge
• A fun, patient, adaptable coaching style
• Part-time. Minimum 2 shifts per week, maximum 16 hours per week
• Available evenings beginning at 3:45pm
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for the duration of their shift
• Demonstrate climbing movements and techniques on the wall
• Spot and physically assist young climbers as needed, including supporting their body weight
• Be comfortable working at heights, 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
• Operate in an environment with elevated noise levels typical of an active gym.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with kids in a coaching, teaching or mentoring capacity is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coaches during youth climbing classes, camps, and structured programming
• Create a safe, positive, encouraging environment for young climbers
• Support skill development for a range of ages and experience levels.
• Collaborate with our program team to deliver high-quality, consistent experiences
• 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
• Provide a positive customer service experience for parents, giving feedback on climbers before and after practice
• Assist Front Desk staff with handing out & putting away youth program equipment
• Enforce Momentum policies in a friendly, patient, and respectful manner

Benefits

• Complimentary membership to all Momentum locations during employment.
• 20% discount on Momentum classes, programs, and retail.
• Access to outdoor industry pro-deals (eligibility requirements apply).

What This Job Offers

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