Brooklyn HEAD 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

The Head Coach is responsible for creating and managing the Climbing Team programs at their location. They will work to help build a creative, challenging, and fun climbing teams program that will appeal to current and potential members. The climbing teams program will include but is not limited to competitive, recreational, and adult teams. The curriculum should focus on fun, learning, and growth. The Head Coach will work with and lead other coaches while managing the needs of the climbing teams program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow an outstanding program of climbing teams

• Establish and maintain a positive, high functioning, and supportive culture

• Hire a qualified team of coaches who represent VITAL’s values 

• Ensure the safety of athletes and coaches

• Work with other managers to coordinate team and clinic schedules

• Manage the coaching schedule

• Keep informed on current and new USAC policies

• Keep informed on current and new training techniques 

• Curate a database on climbing coaching that will allow individual coaches to create engaging and diverse curriculum suitable for their specific teams

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team parents

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with members

• Train coaches on curriculum and VITAL policies

• Maintain all administrative needs related to the climbing teams

• Complete performance reviews for coaches

• Create and maintain a Climbing Newsletter which includes coach and student highlights 

• Ensure all coaches are up to date on announcements, changes, and gym events

• Meet regularly with coaches to go over current progress and future goals

• Meet with the other managers often to go over current progress and future goals

• Organize trips to competitions, other gyms, and events for climber development

BENEFITS

• $27/hour

• Structured wage increases

• 401K matching 

• Health insurance programs

• Internal benefit programs 

• PTO 

• Mental health program 

• Employee membership with access to all programs and classes

• Friends and family benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced climber with one year climbing coach experience

• Knowledge of the climbing industry

• YES (Youth Exercise Specialist) certification preferred

• Safesport Certified

• USAC Certified

• Active First Aid and CPR certification

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

• Administrative and computer skills necessary to ensure the program stays organized

• 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.