Youth Programs & Competitive Team Director
$46,000–$56,000 year
On-siteRandolph, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop, oversee, and evaluate all youth programming, including recreational classes, developmental teams, camps, and competitive teams. Recruit, hire, onboard, train, mentor, and evaluate youth coaching staff while creating age-appropriate curriculum and structured training plans. Lead recreational classes, team practices, and competitive training sessions, evaluating athlete movement to provide individualized coaching and technical feedback. Collaborate with the General Manager to establish seasonal schedules, staffing plans, and pricing, maintaining consistent communication with parents regarding updates and expectations. Ensure compliance with Department of Health, SafeSport, and organizational policies while modeling the CRG Coaches' Code of Conduct. Requires availability for weekday afternoons, evenings, weekends, and competitions; salary range $46,000-$56,000 annually. Located in Randolph, MA.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience coaching or working with youth in climbing, outdoor recreation, education, or adventure-based programs.
- Demonstrated experience coaching competitive youth climbers.
- Minimum of four (4) years of climbing experience.
- Proficiency in top rope and lead climbing and belaying and instruction.
- Strong understanding of climbing movement, technique, and athlete development.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and behavior management skills.
- Ability to analyze movement and provide clear, constructive coaching feedback.
- Ability to support youth and teenage athletes in a structured, high-expectation training environment.
- Availability to work weekday afternoons, evenings, weekends, and competitions as required.
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, SafeSport training and maintain all required certifications.
Desired Qualifications
- USA Climbing competition experience as an athlete and/or coach.
- Strong knowledge of USA Climbing rules, competition formats, and athlete development pathways.
- Experience designing long-term athlete development and seasonal training plans.
- Experience training, mentoring, and supervising coaching staff.
- Creative and engaging teaching style with the ability to adapt instruction for a variety of ages and skill levels.
- Passion for growing youth participation in climbing and fostering a positive team culture.
- Commitment to long-term professional growth and continuous improvement as a coach and leader.
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