Brooklyn Climbing Coach

ABOUT VITAL

Our mission at VITAL is to create places that people love. While our gyms focus on bouldering, we also offer programs such as yoga, aerial, cycle, and fitness. VITAL gyms are open to members 24/7. We’re open to the public during the day, but only members can unlock the door at night. The sense of trust and ownership this inspires is part of what makes the VITAL community special.

We are optimists at heart, which means that we believe in our customers and in our team.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CUSTOMERS. 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 more than just a gym, it becomes part of a full and connected life.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR TEAM. We believe that the best team is one that is unified and working hard towards a shared vision. Being part of such a team is challenging, and also rewarding. We support and invest in the people who work here with the goal of bringing up great leaders prepared to take on challenges at work and beyond.

THE POSITION

A Coach is responsible for instructing climbing teams at VITAL Brooklyn. They will work directly under the Head Coach (HC) to coach team members in a creative and challenging environment. Coaches will have the opportunity to work with the recreational and/or competitive youth teams. All teams will focus on learning, growth, and building connections. A Coach will work with their teams, adapting curriculum to meet the team members’ needs, and facilitating a supportive, safe, and healthy team community spirit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review curriculum and work with the Head Coach to ensure that the needs of your team members are met

  • Establish and maintain a positive, driven, and supportive culture

  • Ensure the safety of youth team members at all times

  • Keep all necessary coaching certifications up to date

  • Stay informed on current and new training techniques 

  • Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team parents

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with all youth team members

  • Regularly assess current progress and future goals for all team members

  • Meet with the Head Coach regularly to go over current progress and future goals for your students

  • Attend competitions, trips to other gym and outdoor climbing areas for your team

  • Be a good role model for team members and representative of the VITAL team in and out of the gym

  • Follow all VITAL policies


BENEFITS

  • $22/hr 

  • PTO, up to 16 hours annually

  • Structured wage increases

  • Health insurance programs

  • Internal incentive programs 

  • Mental health program 

  • Employee membership with access to all programs and classes

  • Friends and family memberships (2)

  • Discounts with community partners

  • Discounts at the VITAL pro shop

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experienced indoor & outdoor climber

  • Preferred minimum one year coaching experience

  • Knowledge of current climbing training and technique

  • Safesport Certified

  • USAC Certified

  • Active First Aid and CPR certification

  • Ability to engage with parents and youth in a positive, encouraging and uplifting way

  • Great coaching skills!


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.