Youth Team Head Coach

HiClimb – Honolulu, Hawai‘i

You are seeking an experienced, passionate Youth Team Head Coach to lead our growing youth climbing programs. This leadership role oversees all youth development levels—from first-time youth climbers to advanced performance athletes—within a supportive, non-competitive program with an optional annual competition opportunity.

HiClimb opened in Honolulu, Hawai‘i on July 1, 2021. Our 14,000-square-foot facility features over 8,000 square feet of climbing terrain, including:

• Bouldering
• Top-rope climbing
• Auto belays
• Lead climbing

We also offer our members and guests a weightlifting area, yoga and fitness classes, a café, and co-working spaces. HiClimb is a community-focused organization dedicated to connection, growth, and wellness.

Improve people’s lives through indoor rock climbing.

The Youth Team Head Coach provides instructional leadership, Team Member supervision, and Risk Management oversight for HiClimb’s youth programs:

• Keiki Club (Ages 7–10)
• Rec Club (Ages 11–14)
• Junior Performance (Ages 9–12)
• Youth Performance (Ages 12–18)

You will collaborate closely with the Program Coordinator/Manager, mentor Team Members, communicate with families, and ensure all programming aligns with USA Climbing standards and HiClimb’s Best Practices.

Keiki Club

• Thu 3:30–5:00 PM
• Sat 9:00–10:30 AM

Rec Club

• Tue 3:30–5:00 PM
• Sat 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Junior Performance

• Mon & Wed 3:30-5:30 PM

Youth Performance

• Mon & Thu 6:30–8:30 PM
• Sat 2:00–4:00 PM

Attendance at all Youth Program Times required

• Lead and develop all youth training programs
• Coach youth climbers across all levels
• Supervise and mentor youth Team Members
• Enforce HiClimb Risk Management policies
• Maintain USA Climbing compliance (Safe Sport, background checks, team standards)
• Communicate with parents/guardians, setting team, and gym leadership
• Oversee optional annual competition participation

• USA Climbing Level 2 Coach Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Current USAC Safe Sport certification & background clearance
• Youth coaching experience (climbing or comparable sport)
• Strong Risk Management and supervision skills
• Excellent communication and leadership ability
• Availability for evenings, Saturdays, and all program times

• 2+ years of youth program leadership experience
• Performance-level youth coaching experience
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Experience coordinating youth trips, events, or competitions

• $25 an hour (anticipated 20 to 30 hours per week)
• Free HiClimb membership
• Plus 1 HiClimb membership to give to a friend
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Opportunity to shape a premier youth climbing program

For more information or additional questions email