Non-Competitive Coach
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Central Rock Gym
Watertown, MA, US
Summary
The coach is responsible for leading youth climbing practices, creating weekly lesson plans, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment. They must also communicate effectively with staff regarding athlete progress and adhere to the coaches' code of conduct.
Job Description
Summary:
As a Coach, you will foster a fun and welcoming environment for youth athletes 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.
Responsibilities:
- Regularly leading practices with confidence.
- Completion of SafeSport training for youth coaches.
- Strict adherence to our coaches’ code of conduct.
- Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
- Consistent communication with coaching staff regarding scheduling, practice, and athlete progress.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with youth in an 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 youth or working with them in an outdoor/adventure-based setting.
- Ability to think critically and creatively about presenting lessons to groups.
Central Rock Gym provides the highest quality indoor climbing experience for beginner to advanced climbers. Our route setting, friendly staff and cleanliness give you the ability to train your hardest and push yourself to the limit, while the community of climbers will provide a great source of fun, and a place to engage with others.
Our rock wall designs are state of the art and include the best top-roping, leading, and bouldering around. Walltopia and Rockwerx have worked in some of the best slabs, lead arches, aretes, beginner areas and steep slopes that any gym has seen, while maintaining open areas for competition viewing and relaxation between climbs.
In addition to our climbing, we offer exercise equipment, a weight training area, yoga, and comfortable areas for parents to watch and relax with wireless internet. We host incredible group events and have the multifunctional spaces to provide food and refreshments.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Self-Employed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Central Rock Gym provides the highest quality indoor climbing experience for beginner to advanced climbers. Our route setting, friendly staff and cleanliness give you the ability to train your hardest and push yourself to the limit, while the community of climbers will provide a great source of fun, and a place to engage with others.
Our rock wall designs are state of the art and include the best top-roping, leading, and bouldering around. Walltopia and Rockwerx have worked in some of the best slabs, lead arches, aretes, beginner areas and steep slopes that any gym has seen, while maintaining open areas for competition viewing and relaxation between climbs.
In addition to our climbing, we offer exercise equipment, a weight training area, yoga, and comfortable areas for parents to watch and relax with wireless internet. We host incredible group events and have the multifunctional spaces to provide food and refreshments.
Founded
2009
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Self-Employed
Headquarters
Boston, MA