Youth Programs Head Coach
Alaska Rock Gym, Anchorage

Role Description

As a Head Coach for Alaska Rock Gym, you will be responsible for teaching youth the technical skills of climbing, but also help develop children as individuals. To align with ARG’s youth goals, we encourage our participants to work as a team, and have supportive behaviors towards peers and other climbers, have welcoming attitudes, a teachable mentality, and general stoke for climbing.

– Each Head Coach oversees a program or age group. They are responsible for weekly lesson planning to help progress their group in climbing skills and activities. The Head Coach will work closely with the Assistant Youth Programs Director to achieve quarterly youth programs goals.

– A primary part of this role will be to facilitate appropriate kid management while managing a small team of coaches. Transition times, organizations, and excellent communication with the other Head Coaches will be a crucial part of this role. 

– Head Coaches are responsible for Lead Coaches and Assistant Coaches during daily and weekly lessons. The Head Coach is the first point of contact for their Leads to come to for questions or guidance and will instruct them on what the goals are for the day. With the support of the Assistant Youth Programs Director, the Head Coach will facilitate bi-annual reviews for their staff.

– ARG strives to provide quality coaching for all kids in Youth Programs. The ability to confidently communicate the growth opportunities and/or areas for improvement for children to their parents is of high importance. Head Coaches are trained to spearhead the progression of youth climbers through the Youth Programs (recreationally or competitively).

As a representative of Alaska Rock Gym, all employees are expected to be knowledgeable about the gym and its offerings, and stoked about the outdoor industry. Our staff lead by example, are kind, welcoming, and eager to pursue growth opportunities. We are viewed as accountable, reliable and contribute to a supportive, team environment.

Benefits include a free monthly gym membership, unlimited buddy passes, company profit sharing, paid climb time/pay period, simple IRA eligibility, access to industry pro-deals for major outdoor brands (up to 60% off), and two weeks PTO.

Preferred skills and job expectations:

Experience:

• BA in social work, psychology, education, or youth development and/or 2+ years formal youth programming experience
  • Comfortable working with all age groups, specifically 5-14 years old
• Previous small team management experience or group leadership
• 3+ years previous rock climbing experience
• Ability to supervise and direct groups of 15+ of participants

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – communication is a crucial part of this rol
• Excellent time management
• Highly organized
• Communicate daily updates to parents of youth climbers
• Can manage high volume, fast paced environments with ease and comfort
• Is able to work on a team with other leaders and provide input, support, or feedback as needed

Availability and Role Requirements:

• Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days/week
• Available to work evenings and weekends, travel as needed
• CPR and First Aid certified
• SafeSport certified

 

This role is offered at an hourly rate of $22 – $25 commensurate with experience. Bi-annual reviews are conducted in March and September. Please apply through the website and include your resume with three references. Alaska Rock Gym is an equal opportunity employer.