Team Youth Coach

Company: Castle Rock
Location: Sedalia
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

?Back to all jobs at Übergrippen Indoor Climbing Crag | Castle Rock Team Youth Coach We are seeking a TeamGrippen Coach to lead our Jr. Sasquatch and Sasquatch youth climbers aged 8-18 who are eager to enhance their climbing skills and compete in USAC/ASCL/ÜG’s Juggerknots League. The coach will collaborate closely with our Head Coach to deliver engaging programming that fosters transformative experiences and imparts essential life skills. Coaching Hours: Applicants must be able to work weekday evenings - primarily Monday & Wednesday evenings. Jr. Sasquatch Team (8-11): 4:15p - 6:45p Sasquatch Team (11-18): 7:15p - 9:45p Applicants may be asked to work a few weekends for competitions, which may include travel, but this is something that we’ll discuss and work with you on based on your interest and availability. Requirements Communicate effectively and professionally with athletes, coaches, parents, and organizational leadership. Demonstrate proficiency in bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing, including techniques like footwork, body positioning, movement efficiency, and route reading. Maintain a positive and engaging demeanor while working with young climbers, ensuring a fun and supportive environment. Adapt coaching methods to accommodate various ability levels and learning styles. Apply enjoyable climbing instruction to our curriculum and class goals. Implement our training curriculum to ensure high engagement and learning effectiveness. Supervise youth climbers during all climbing, bouldering, and belaying activities. Manage administrative tasks including roster management, training tracking, organizing practice notes, and parent communication. Collaborate with our coaching staff and management to address issues and concerns promptly. Facilitate mentorship opportunities and personal development for team members. Preferences CWA Climbing Wall Instructor Level 3 Certification -or- ability to become certified at a CWI Course offered by ÜG prior to the start of coaching responsibilities. SafeSport Certification -or- ability to complete SafeSport Training prior to the start of coaching responsibilities. First Aid / CPR / AED Certification or ability to complete the First Aid / CPR / AED Training prior to the start of coaching responsibilities. Climbs a minimum of V5 and 5.12a Up to date with the USAC, ASCL & ÜG Youth League Competition formats; enough to effectively assist team members with preparation, strategies during, and review/analysis. Can be learned after hire. Part-Time Benefits Great work environment: Our staff and members are THE BEST! Free Übergrippen membership with minimum 8 hours worked per 2 week pay period. Opportunities to take free climbing and fitness classes (on a space available basis) to help you advance your own climbing skills. Flexible scheduling (we create your work schedule to align with your per your stated availability and Ubergrippen's schedule needs). Paid sick leave. Advancement opportunities: We try to hire and promote from within when full time opportunities arise. Discounts on retail. Access to industry discounts. Being part of a great team of coworkers that share a passion for climbing and community and take extreme pride in providing an excellent experience to all our guests! Although this position has limited coaching hours, additional hours at ÜG can be found by working as a Team Leader & Climbing Instructor . Compensation Starting compensation $15.50/hr with pay increases for staff after completing CWI and CPR certifications and basic job training, completing ÜG Youth Climbing Instructor training and working regular youth program coaching shifts. Availability Form: Please fill out this Google Form to help us track your upcoming availability. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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