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Climbing, Fitness, and Yoga

Youth Programs Director

Availablility: Full Time

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.

 

Requirements:

  • 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

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • 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

 

Responsibilities:

  • Regularly leading practices with confidence
  • Work with manager to create a programming schedule for each season
  • Communication with parents around each program 
  • Completion of SafeSport 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

 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

 

Salary & Benefits:  

We offer a competitive pay based on experience plus great benefits including free gym membership and industry pro deals for all employees.  We offer full-time eligible employees paid time off, health & dental insurance, and 401(k) program with match.

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