Team Coach – Level 2

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.