Recreational Youth Coach

Company Mission:
By serving our communities with an open & inclusive environment & remarkable climbing experiences, The Spot provides customers & staff with experiences & opportunities that develop strong bodies, healthy minds, and friendships for life.

Take on the role of a Recreational Youth Coach, creating and facilitating memorable climbing experiences for kids passionate about the sport of climbing. Collaborate with Youth Event Staff, and Lead Recreational Coaches to deliver engaging programs. The ideal candidate thrives working with kids, parents, and peers. Be a leader during camps and events while providing support during clubs. Recreational coaches must be able to manage time, maintain high energy, adapt to changing situations, and embrace constructive feedback to/from peers and supervisors.

Spot Recreational Coaches are enthusiastic, outgoing and energetic while also displaying a deep understanding of climbing techniques and culture.

We’re looking for a stellar instructor that has weeknight and late afternoon availability to help lead our after school offerings, primarily in our Louisville location. Candidates must be able to work in all of our locations occasionally. This position will start in early June.

• Climbing Instruction and Programming:
  • 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.
• Risk Management and Safety
  • 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.
• Customer Service and Communication
  • 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.
• Time and Feedback Management
  • Oversee Time management of programming.
  • Provide and accept feedback constructively from peers and management.
  • Manage time clock responsibly and adhere to scheduling requirements.
• General Duties
  • Attend all assigned shifts as scheduled.
  • Perform additional duties as required

Submit the following to the direct supervisor:

• Program debriefs.
• Attendance records and programming checklists, as required.
• Semi-annual supervisor and business reviews.

• Create an inclusive and engaging environment that fosters confidence, teamwork, and a passion for climbing among youth participants.
• Ensure safety and excellence in climbing education by prioritizing risk management, enforcing gym policies, and teaching essential climbing skills.
• Collaborate with peers, parents, and management to deliver engaging programs, while promoting The Spot’s mission of community, growth, and friendships for life.

• Climbing
  
  Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years climbing experience, including indoor, outdoor, bouldering and sport climbing.
  • Must be top rope and lead belay certified.
• Coaching Experience
  • 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.
• Skills and Attributes
  • 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.
• Additional Requirements
  • Availability to work weeknight evenings and weekends.
  • Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time.
  • Background check required.

• 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

• Abili…