Location
Sudbury, ON | Canada
Job description
Hours: 4 hours/week, Wednesdays 6-8pm and Sundays 4-6pm.
Closing: When the position is filled
About: ARC is seeking a motivational Youth Team Coach to join our team. This position centres on the development of young climbers. You will create a welcoming and supportive environment where climbers can develop their strengths and discover a lifelong passion for the sport.
Working at ARC requires a positive attitude, great work ethic, flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to making ARC the most enjoyable experience for our members, guests, and the rest of the team. At ARC we aim to provide a fun, safe, and challenging environment where people can discover their strengths, continually redefine their boundaries, and conquer their fears.
What you’ll do:
- Coach climbing movement, techniques and fitness to the members of the Youth Teams (kids ages ~11-17, sometimes split into two groups based on age/climbing experience).
- Teach belaying (top rope, and potentially lead)
- Design and coach two practices per week (Wednesday 6-8pm and Sundays 4-6pm; excluding weekends near holidays)
- Sessions include warm-ups, technique drills, bouldering, ropes climbing, climbing-based training, and use of strength training equipment
- Mentor young enthusiastic climbers
- Communicate with parents
- Prepare climbers for competitions
- Potential to join them at competitions (at ARC and other competitions in the province)
What you’ll bring::
- A passionate interest in rock climbing,
- Knowledge of a variety of climbing movements and styles
- Experience working with kids
- Proficiency in basic computer skills (office, Gsuite, email)
- Availability for (minimum) Wednesdays 6-8pm and Sunday 4-6pm.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with members, parents, and staff
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment
- Time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and deliver programming goals
- A strong desire to learn and improve
- Background in athletics and exercise
Bonus points if you:
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