Team Touchstone Assistant Coach - Class 5

Key Responsibilities

• Coach the Dev Team and/or Camp and Club, focusing on bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing.
• Teach and reinforce climbing techniques such as footwork, body positioning, movement efficiency, and route reading.
• Create and lead strength training programs tailored to the needs of youth climbers, emphasizing injury prevention and appropriate strength gains.
• Create an enjoyable and engaging learning environment for kids of various ability levels and learning styles.
• Collaborate with other coaches to design and implement high-quality training programs for Team Touchstone.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes growth, learning, and a love for climbing.

Qualifications

• Climbing Experience: Proficient in bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing with a solid understanding of climbing fundamentals.
• Coaching Skills: Ability to explain climbing techniques clearly and effectively to youth athletes.
• Passion for Youth Development: Patient, enthusiastic, and capable of working with kids of different ages and skill levels.
• Creative Instruction: Innovative in creating fun, engaging, and effective coaching sessions.
• Availability: Must be available to coach on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and Fridays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competitive Climbing Experience: Experience in competitive climbing is desirable, but not required.

Compensation

Starting Pay is $21.50/hour. Assistant Team Coach individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.

We offer the following benefits for part time employees:

• Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
• Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities
• Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance