Youth Climbing Programs Manager (head coach)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Climbing Team Manager is responsible for growing, running, and managing the Summit youth climbing team in Madison. The Team Manager serves as the main point of contact for the climbing team, and as such must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, able to multitask, innovative, possess good time management skills, and be passionate about helping coaches and young climbers achieve their expression of success. They must be able to lead with empathy and compassion to create a positive culture. The result will be to deliver high quality climbing programming that promotes transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Gym Director to develop the team program in line with overall Summit vision
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring a cohesive team of Coaches and Team Coach Supervisors who collectively embody Summits values (Welcoming, Disciplined, Dedication, Positivity) and provide high quality programming for youth athletes
• Work closely with Coaches to develop training plans that ensure development of each athlete’s personal and team-oriented goals across all levels of the Team
• Coach two days a week either as part of ratio or as a floating coach.
• Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering and engaging in strength training activities.
• Provide effective and timely communication between coaches, parents, directors, and gym members
• Ensure that backend administration and organization of team program is taken care of in a timely and effective manner. This includes effective communication with new prospective athletes, handling membership issues, scheduling staff, ordering team clothing and other supplies, etc.
• Manage the Youth Team business unit at that facility, working to meet financial goals including overall revenue targets.
• Schedule mock comps, training camps, social events, and other team functions that foster and support a healthy and inclusive team culture.
• Innovate by identifying ways to improve the team program, the gym, and Summits vision for programs, and work with the Gym Directors and other staff to grow our community in a way that maintains alignment between gym and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to define and create a positive team culture.
• Passion for developing coaches and young athletes in a way that emphasizes fun and fosters a love of the sport and the climbing community
• 2 + Years experience with youth climbing programs
• Experience planning and implementing a training schedule for youth athletes
• Strong climbing and training background, and knowledge of climbing techniques
• Self-motivated and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.
• Solid computer skills (web-based applications, Word, Excel, POS applications)
• Understands and embodies Summits Core Values, and is a sound mentor for the youth on climbing team as well as an example for the other coaches and employees to follow
• Current with (or ability to obtain this immediately upon hire, is required) Safesport, First Aid, and CPR certifications, and the ability to pass a background check
• Personal Training Certification or equivalent experience is an added plus, but not required
• Experience with managing budgets or meeting financial targets strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position with the potential to build a full-time role in combination with other gym duties. Benefits include a complimentary gym membership, gear discounts, guest passes, and other benefits available to Summit employees.

Starting pay at $22 with flexibility based on experience.