Youth Program Coordinator - Peoria

First Ascent LLC•Peoria, IL

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is seeking a highly motivated and organized youth coordinator for their Peoria location. This role is responsible for the performance of the youth program, including classes, camps, birthday parties, and family events. The ideal candidate will be proactive, friendly, and passionate about climbing and youth development.

Requirements

Availability during 4pm-8pm on weekdays and 10am-1pm on weekends.
Full-time availability during school holiday breaks is ideal.
1 year or more of personal climbing experience is required.
High level of energy.
Safety focused and vigilant.
Good communication skills with both children and adults.
Dependable and timely.
Upstanding reputation in the climbing community.
Ability to take initiative for innovation, optimization, and growth.
Ability to ask questions where needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with both in-person and remote team members.

Nice To Haves

1 year or more of experience working with children, preferably in sports.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for youth instructors regarding operational issues, student difficulties, teaching methods, or scheduling.
Conduct regular check-ins with youth program staff.
Independently run 1 to 1.5 hour classes with 4-6 students.
Implement a structured curriculum while being creative and flexible to maintain student engagement and adapt to individual needs.
Communicate with parents regarding their child’s progress.
Track student progress to inform advancement.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and train new youth instructors.
Manage staff performance improvement conversations and work with managers on staff performance.
Provide ongoing instructor training and support through check-ins and shadowing.
Create staff schedules and coordinate with the support team to fill classes.
Assist in implementing youth program policies with the Youth Program Director and local Gym Leadership team.
Design and create gym-specific lesson plan materials for instructor use.
Assist with class coverage when necessary.