COACH (Threshold)

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Lead and motivate Team climbers throughout Team practice
• Planning and attending appropriate climbing competitions with Team climbers
• Serve as an on-duty climbing wall instructor
• Develop ideas for systematic curriculums and share these with the Head Coach and Program Coordinator
• Quantifying results and customizing training for athlete improvement
• Build and maintain positive ethos in the Team environment
• Working alongside the Head Route-Setter Coach to properly detail scheduling
• Regular communication with other coaches and parents
• Proactive attitude towards general gym duties, as assigned, (front desk, cleaning, orientation)
• Deliver pre-designed and private training workouts to athletes while adhering to Threshold Team practice policies
• Build and maintain a highly engaged member base
• Connect and reconnect with athletes and parents/guardians to encourage continued Team practice attendance and support athletes’ growth
• Promote Threshold memberships and services
• Educate athletes on correct technique while providing beta during practice and as appropriate for their growth in the sport. This includes modifying specific exercises to accommodate the various skill levels on team
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings with management
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the gym: before, after, and in-between practice, including organization and storage of ropes, belay devices, and any other equipment used in a practice setting
• Comply with the Threshold Team Practice Protocol
• Perform any other duties as directed by management

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Annual Safe Sport Training and Certification; Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) certified through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) required; Boom Lift Certified USA Climbing Route-setter, Level 1 or higher certification is preferred; Ability to acquire and maintain a USA Climbing Coach Certification; Prior experience working as a climbing coach is required; Professional route-setting experience strongly preferred; Proficiency and knowledgeable in top rope, speed, sport lead, (trad & multi-pitch is a plus), and bouldering; Current CPR/AED certification required (or a willingness to acquire such certification prior to teaching at Threshold); Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 moving violations and 1 chargeable accident in the last three years; Excellent oral/digital communication skills; Professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills; Knowledge of employment, safety, and merchandise handling procedures.  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, an employee must be able to perform the following: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, talking, hearing/listening and repetitive motion. 

Heavy Work: Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly. 

Work Environment: Indoor climate-controlled environment. 

Threshold promotes and maintains a drug-free work environment. Threshold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.