Assistant Comp Team Coach

Responsibilities

• Aid in planning and leading structured team practices.
• Coach technical movement, strength and conditioning, projecting, competition strategy, and mental skills.
• Help athletes set goals, track progress, and develop healthy long-term training habits.
• Prepare athletes physically and mentally for USA Climbing competitions.
• Attend assigned competitions and provide coaching before, during, and after events.
• Promote a healthy relationship with competition by emphasizing learning, resilience, and personal growth.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Cultivate a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Reinforce the Competitive Team Code of Conduct and serve as a positive role model.
• Maintain professional communication with athletes, parents, coaches, staff, and management.
• Participate in coaching meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Represent Valley Rock Gym positively within the climbing community.

Risk Management & Safety

• Maintain a safe, organized practice environment.
• Reinforce climbing safety, etiquette, and gym policies.
• Address safety concerns promptly and report incidents to the Head Coach & Team Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of advanced climbing movement, technique, and training principles.
• Experience working with youth athletes in a coaching, instructional, or mentorship role.
• Experience with bouldering and sport climbing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and athlete-centered environment.
• Passion for mentoring young people and supporting long-term athlete development.
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and continued learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous climbing coaching experience.
• Previous USA Climbing competition experience (coach or athlete).
• Familiarity with the USA Climbing rulebook.
• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Work Hours

Part-time, 10-12 hours per week, M/W/F 3:30-6:30/7pm
Expected to work weekday afternoon/evening hours
Flexibility to travel on weekends to competitions on a local and regional level

Start Date

Mid – End of August

Compensation, Benefits And Perks

• $18-20 per hour DOE
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Facility Membership
• Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners

To Apply

Please email your resume, references and cover letter to: johanna@valleyrockgym.com