Youth Programs Coach

Description

Job Title: Youth Programs Coach

Reports to: Programs Manager

Location: Alta Climbing and Fitness - Scottsdale

Alta is looking for an experienced, positive Youth Programs Coach to come and join our Youth Programs Team! This is a part time position. The ideal candidate is passionate in what they do and can provide Youth Programs support while working for a fast-growing company. At Alta we are down to earth, fun, family oriented people who Always Live The Adventure, and want to help others live it too!

What You’ll Do:

• Coach and when necessary Lead youth climbing programs for participants ages 5–17, supporting athletes across basic, recreational, developmental skill levels. 
• Deliver and when necessary plan engaging, age-appropriate climbing lessons that emphasize skill progression, movement fundamentals, and safe climbing practices. 
• Provide individualized feedback and encouragement to help climbers build confidence, resilience, and goal-setting habits. 
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment by enforcing facility rules, and risk management procedures. 
• When needed assist with seasonal camps, special events, and community programs, including setup, instruction, supervision, and participant engagement.
• Collaborate with program staff to track athlete progress, communicate with families, and support program growth and retention.

Who You Are:

• Attitude - Maintain a positive one;
• Live by example – always show integrity; keep yourself and others accountable;
• Together we can climb higher – Lift those around you;
• Active healthy and happy lifestyle;
• Have a passion for working with children;
• Enjoy facilitating team building activities;
• Function at a high level in stressful situations;
• Solve problems and think fast on your feet; take initiative without prompting;

Requirements

Your Time Commitment:

• A minimum of two 2hr shifts per week
• Attend quarterly staff meetings.

Perks of Being part of the Alta Family:

• Free membership;
• Discounts on retail and gear;
• Staff climb nights and events;
• Growth opportunities are available to any staff member that is committed to the team and has a desire to succeed.

Employee Conduct:

Alta employees are responsible for following rules of conduct based on honesty, good taste, fair play, courtesy, safety,

and professionalism when interacting with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

The Youth Programs Coach is a “safety sensitive” position and requires the employee to be drug free. Pre-employment drug tests will be performed for all employees. Violations will result in non-compensated suspension or dismissal.