Experienced Competitive Coach (Tier 2 or Tier 3)

Tier 2 Coach

The Why:

• Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community.
• We believe that climbing can be transformative and we seek to inspire lifelong climbers who connect with themselves and others.

The How:

• Passionate about coaching youth climbers and committed to Mesa Rim’s Coaching Program.
• Committed to supporting the growth and progress of youth climbers throughout and able to provide individualized attention while overseeing a group of dynamic youth climbers.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and professionalism, and is a go-to resource for both your fellow coaches and the community.

The What:

• Cultivate a focused, growth-oriented environment that develops skill, competition readiness, and resilience.
• Apply advanced understanding of climbing technique and strategy, helping athletes develop and refine skills for competitive performance.
• Motivate athletes to reach performance goals, fostering focus, discipline, and a growth mindset.
• Observe and interpret athlete readiness and limits, responding with appropriate coaching strategies to support safe, sustained skill development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of USAC competition rules and formats, guiding athletes through them effectively.
• Represent the program to USAC, other gyms, and the climbing community, supporting team growth and retention.
• Maintain active USA Climbing coach certifications as assigned by Supervisor.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• Experience coaching at championship level USAC events or equivalent
• Proficiency with USA Climbing (USAC) rules and regulations

Tier 3 Coach

The Why:

• Mesa Rim’s vision is to improve the quality of life of our community.
• We believe that climbing can be transformative and we seek to inspire lifelong climbers who connect with themselves and others.

The How:

• Passionate about youth coaching and committed to the success of Mesa Rim's coaching program.
• Broad experience and exceptional coaching skills, valuing individual athlete development, thoughtful group management, and steady program operations.
• Serve as a trusted resource to the Head Coach, reliably carrying out assigned administrative responsibilities and mentoring Tier 1 and Tier 2 coaches in support of the department’s vision.
• Dependable, proactive, and professional, consistently following through and being a go-to resource for athletes, families, and fellow coaches.

The What:

• Steward a focused, growth-oriented environment that develops skill, competition readiness, and resilience.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of USAC competition rules and strategies, directing athlete preparation and supporting coaches in implementing standards.
• Evaluate athlete progress and training outcomes, recommending adjustments to maximize performance and growth.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Guide recreational program delivery, ensuring consistency and quality across sessions.
• Support and guide Tier 1 & 2 recreational coaches in adapting activities to varying skill levels and maintaining participant engagement.
• Design or contribute to creative, fun, and engaging activities that foster curiosity, confidence, and enjoyment.
• Monitor social-emotional development and teamwork, providing guidance to coaches for positive group dynamics.