Reports to: Head Team Coach / Youth Program Manager 

Responsibilities 

Team Practice & Training Delivery 

• Independently lead assigned team practice sessions, including structure, content, and pacing 
• Deliver technically advanced instruction on movement efficiency, competition strategy, route reading, and mental performance 
• Design and implement session plans aligned with the broader team training calendar 
• Adapt training in real time based on athlete readiness, energy, and developmental needs 
• Provide individualized coaching feedback to athletes during and after practice 

Athlete Development & Tracking 

• Maintain detailed athlete progress records and contribute to long-term development plans 
• Facilitate structured goal-setting conversations with athletes each season 
• Identify athlete strengths, limiters, and next-step opportunities; communicate findings to the Head Coach 
• Support athlete mental performance through a culture of psychological safety and growth mindset 

Training Design & Curriculum Input 

• Contribute to team training calendar design, periodization planning, and curriculum updates 
• Document effective drills, training blocks, and athlete notes for shared coaching use 
• Stay current on competitive climbing trends, training science, and athlete development best practices 

Competition Leadership 

• Attend all assigned competitions; lead warm-ups, athlete prep, and on-floor coaching support 
• Provide structured post-competition debrief with athletes and report outcomes to the Head Coach 
• Represent 5.Life and USA Climbing values at all sanctioned events 

Risk Management, Operations & Accountability 

• Own risk management protocols for every session you lead 
• Complete all administrative duties: attendance, progress logs, incident reports, and shift notes 
• Mentor Level 1 Team Coaches on the floor; model professional coaching standards 
• Communicate proactively with the Head Coach on program quality and athlete concerns 

Parent Engagement 

• Lead parent communications for your athlete group: progress updates, competition logistics, and program news 
• Build trusting, professional relationships with families that support long-term athlete retention 

Results 

• Athletes under your direct coaching show measurable technical and competitive development 
• Training plans you contribute to are well-structured and effectively executed 
• Parents express confidence in you as a coach and advocate for their athlete 
• Level 1 coaches learn from watching you work 
• You are considered a reliable, high-quality coaching presence by the entire team staff 

Requirements 

You Must Have 

• Minimum 20 years of age 
• 4+ years of climbing experience; ability to climb V5 or higher 
• 2+ years of experience coaching competitive youth climbing teams 
• Current SafeSport certification 
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification 
• USAC Coaches membership (Level 100 or higher) 
• Availability for competitions and potential travel 

Preferred (Not Required) 

• USAC Level 2 
• Background in periodized training, sport science, or athletic performance 
• Experience facilitating parent meetings or athlete development reviews 

Compensation & Benefits 

Pay: $21+/hr, commensurate with experience. Eligible for annual merit review. 

Perks: Free gym membership, competition travel support, continued education, and direct input into 5.Life’s competitive programming direction.