Head Coach

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work with the programs manager to design, develop, and implement comprehensive climbing programs catering to climbers of varying skill levels, including recreational and competitive youth and adults.
• Provide expert instruction in climbing techniques, safety practices, and training methodologies to individuals and groups.
• Lead youth climbing team tryouts, weekly youth and adult team practices, and mock competitions as appropriate.
• Travel as needed to coach at youth climbing competitions.
• Supervise climbers during practices and competitions while modeling BP values and appropriate support and motivation.
• Provide personalized coaching and feedback to each climber to help them overcome challenges, improve weaknesses, and achieve their climbing goals.
• Actively respond to customer needs, membership and event questions, inquiries, and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and managers to ensure program coherence and alignment with the facility’s goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Technical proficiency in climbing.
• Possess a high level of athletic empathy.
• Previous experience as a climbing coach.
• First AID/CPR certification preferred.

FACILITY SAFETY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE

• Ensure the safety of participants, staff, and other customers through group organization, oversight, and control.
• Actively promote risk mitigation through ongoing instruction and orientation.
• Respond to accidents and incidents following the BP Safety Manual and Protocol and properly document any incidents through the incident report log.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is an hourly, part-time position with the possibility of scaling to full-time.
• Hourly rate DOE.
• Memberships at Bouldering Project for you and a +1.
• Staff discount on Bouldering Project retail products.
• Industry discounts are available for select companies and products.
• Optional 401(k) enrollment.