Youth Programs Director

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Location:

Stoneham, MA

Position Type:
Part-Time/Full-Time

Reports To:

General Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Youth Programs Director! As a Youth Programs Director, you will lead coaches and foster a fun and welcoming environment for youth programs of all ages by introducing fundamentals of climbing, building a strong base, continuing to develop skills, creating a solid curriculum and ensuring a highly-engaged CRG youth community experience;

will reinforce the team pillars of community, grit, and growth for our youth programs; maintain excitement for climbing, investment in the progress of youth, and determination to constantly improve the environment; and will manage and run our summer camps.

• Regularly leading practices with confidence
• Work with manager to create a programming schedule for each season
• Communication with parents around each program
• Completion of Safe Sport training for youth coaches
• Summer Camp – work with DOH to get permitted and follow DOH standards when training staff
• Work collaboratively with manager to schedule, determine pricing, and hire/train staff for each season/offering for youth programs
• Strict adherence to our coaches’ code of conduct
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans
• Consistent communication with coaching staff regarding scheduling, practice, and youth progress
• Other duties as needed

• Previous experience working with youth in an adventure/educational setting
• Strong behavior management skills with youth of all ages
• Strong in-person and remote communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of climbing experience
• Weekday afternoon availability and willingness to work weekends
• Proficiency in top rope belaying
• Careful attention to detail, ability to analyze movement and provide insightful feedback

• Passionate about introducing youth of all ages to climbing
• A desire to be with our program long-term
• Strong desire to develop professionally as a coach
• Experience coaching or working with youth in an outdoor/adventure based setting
• Ability to think critically and creatively about presenting lessons to groups
• Experience in training others, and communicating clearly around training goals

• $16 – $20 an hour depending on skills and experience.
• Complimentary CRG membership, all member benefits and access to all locations.
• Paid training and potential for community advancement opportunities.
• Fun, community-oriented work environment.

Send your résumé and a few sentences about why you’d be a great fit for this role to  with the subject line “Youth Program Director – Stoneham”.