afterschool club COACH

ABOUT VITAL

VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public from 9am to 11pm, but only members can unlock the door at night to use the facility without staff running the show. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL Community so exceptional.

We are optimists at heart and this manifests itself across all aspects of VITAL—perhaps nowhere more clearly than in the way we treat people. We believe in our team, we believe in our customers, and we believe in our community.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We train, trust, help, support and invest in the people who work here. Our goal is to bring up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond. Our goal is to be the best place to work in the industry. This supportive culture means that we are an innovative, challenging, and fun place to work.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. We believe that by trusting our customers we make the world a better place. We build and operate our gyms to such a high standard because everyone deserves to be a part of something wonderful. The relationships people form at VITAL enrich life and lead to new adventures. By living out our belief in our customers they, in turn, believe in one another. This reciprocal goodwill makes VITAL so much more than just a physical place—it makes VITAL one of the things that makes life rich.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. We build our gyms in places we love. This makes it a joy to fulfill our responsibility to be an upstanding part of the local community. It is a privilege to have a business that people embrace and we work hard to ensure that VITAL facilities become an indispensable cornerstone of the community.

ABOUT THE JOB

Coaches play a prominent role in the VITAL community and the lives of kids. They are ambassadors for the sport and have a responsibility to lead the youth in a supportive and encouraging way. We all climb for different reasons. VITAL Coaches need to help each kid discover what they love about the sport. You will work with kids who are experienced climbers, you will work with kids who are new to climbing. It’s so important to help foster a fun and sustainable relationship with climbing so each kid can find their own place in the gym. We want these kids to love what they do, so that they can continue to do what they love for all the years ahead. The VITAL Youth Programs are what they are, not because of one singular idea. It is the culmination of every kid who has been a part of the community, and every coach who has led them. In the words of Coach Bombay, “Ducks fly together.”

We are hiring for a Youth Afterschool Club coach for the Bellingham school district school year. Starting January 8th to mid-June, you would work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:15 to 4:45 with some planning time thrown in (8-10 hours weekly). In July and August, you may have the opportunity to work Summer Camps (25-30 hours weekly).


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create a safe and inviting space

  • Manage risks and keep kids safe

  • Embody and exhibit the values of the VITAL Youth Programs

  • Help facilitate fun and inviting activities

  • Lead climbing lessons

  • Establish/maintain relationships with parents involved in the afterschool program

  • Make informed decisions that can allow opportunities for the team

  • Lead by example: Kids look up to the coaches. It’s important that coaches be their best selves around team kids..

  • Support one another in practices

  • Weekly coach meetings

BENEFITS

  • Starting rate of $18-20/hr DOE

  • Structured annual wage increases

  • Health insurance reimbursement programs

  • Mental health assistance program 

  • Employee membership with free or discounted access to all programs and classes

  • Friends and family benefits

  • Discounts with community partners

  • Discounts on VITAL merchandise and gear


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant experience working with children

  • Well versed in climbing etiquette, technique, and vocabulary

  • Must pass background check


We are looking for people who have as much passion for climbing and bringing people together as we do. VITAL is committed to diversity among its staff and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.