Climbing Coach/Instructor

At Basin Climbing and Fitness, our mission is to champion connection, fitness, adventure, and growth for all by providing exceptional facilities, dynamic programming, and empowering service. 

A Basin Climbing Coach/Instructor is an integral team member who is responsible for delivering diverse climbing content to our youth climbing teams, patrons, and staff. Coaches partner with Team Coach Supervisors to collaborate and execute programming that results in transformative experiences and teaches life skills through the sport of climbing. 

Basin Climbing and Fitness Climbing Coaches strive to exemplify the following traits: 

Growth-oriented - a strong desire to learn, grow, and better oneself and those around them. 

Innovative - dedication to seeking new ideas, not settling for the status quo. 

Professionalism - setting high expectations for oneself and exemplifying professionalism in coaching 

Communicative- the ability to give and receive constructive criticism. 

Creativity - striving to consistently come up with outside-of-the-box ideas that break the mold of everyday thinking and methods. 

Inclusivity – curating a product that welcomes and provides something for people of all walks of life.  

Quality-obsessed - a desire to curate the absolute best climbing experience in the industry. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Monitor physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and support transformative experiences for athletes while ensuring activities promote our core values and a sense of belonging in members. 

•  Work with the Head Coach and Director of Programs to follow the season schedule and deliver daily instruction for each respective level of team including Competitions, Events, Training plans, etc. 

• Coach at practices for one or more levels of teams, and competitions as needed based on athlete attendance. 

•  Provide supervision for youth climbers with bouldering and belaying. 

• Assist Director of Programs with administrative duties including the monitor of team rosters, track belay training, compiling practice notes, and communicating with parents. 

• Communicate effectively any issues or concerns with Team Coach Supervisors and management team in a timely manner. 

• Any additional tasks and projects assigned, including, but not limited to teaching belay classes, assisting in the curation of curriculum, teaching one-off clinics/classes, and attendance of competitions/clinics. 

What success looks like: 

• You’re able to operate independently. 

• You’ve demonstrated efficiency and creativity, with an openness to constructive feedback from fellow team members and the Basin community. 

• You understand Basin’s product quality standards. 

• You develop new skills and explore new pathways to teaching movements. 

• You maintain an excellent relationship with the Programs Director, coaches, local staff, and local leadership - provide feedback and take direction when necessary. 

• You represent and execute Basin’s values – coach with them in mind and perform whatever tasks necessary to create an experience aligned with these values. 

• Conduct yourself and encourage a culture that best represents the expectations of the Basin Programs department, Basin’s values, and local leadership. 

• You display passion for working with youth and patrons and developing clients. 

• You exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership. 

• You demonstrate knowledge and experience in climbing instruction which commensurate with the activity being coached. 

• You are available on weekends. 

Salary : $14