Youth Programs Coordinator

Youth Programs Coordinator

Recreational Climbing Programs (Youth Programs)

The Rock Club’s Youth Programs Coordinator (YPC) plays a key role in the success of our recreational youth programming, which includes afterschool programs, summer camps, and holiday mini-camps. This position works closely with the Youth Programs Director (YPD) to manage week-to-week operations, plan lessons, and schedule staff. You are also the “on the ground” manager for our programs, teaching multiple days a week, and acting as a role model for the youth instructor team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with YPD to train and manage staff and foster create a positive and enthusiastic team culture
• Head weekly recreational classes and directly supervise other instructors
• Oversee weekly lesson plans and curriculum
• Schedule instructors for camps and other youth programs
• Handle customer issues and questions related to our youth programs in an effective and timely manner
• Assist with larger gym wide events
• General customer service, setting, or maintenance work as needed and able

Expectations

• Passion for working with youth and developing young climbers
• Positive, patient, and enthusiastic approach with children and families
• Natural drive to build and grow successful programs to generate revenue
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple programs
• Comfortable addressing challenging situations with professionalism

Qualifications

• Has a passion for rock climbing and working with children of all ages
• 1 – 2 years minimum experience coaching youth climbers. Additional supervisory/management experience a plus
• Is endlessly enthusiastic, positive, and patient with our youth recreational participants, and is comfortable working with difficult children (and their parents!)
• Possesses strong leadership qualities. Ability to communicate with and motivate others
• Well organized and able to manage programming materials
• Availability to work a minimum of 4 days of classes each week (approx. 16 hours) plus additional administrative work. Additional full-time hours available for qualified applicants
• Basic Windows office computer skills - ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

• Position can be filled either part-time or full-time. Part-Time is 20-30 hours each week. Full-time is 30+ hours. Full-time may include additional responsibilities around the gym.
• Starting salary range: $23 per hour. Additional benefits include retail store discounts, free membership, plus 401K and healthcare plans for full-time employees.

Please send cover letter and resume to apply@climbrockclub.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person