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Bouldering Project

Coach, Team

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

With world-class climbing, yoga and fitness offerings, and welcoming community spaces, we're proud to serve nine markets across the U.S.-and we're just getting started. About the Role Team Coaches ...

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Private Climbing Coach IV

El Cap / Planet Granite / Earth Treks / Movement

Arlington, VA • On-site

$27.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country's largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We're looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
Job Summary
Private Coaches are expected to listen and understand what their client(s) are seeking during a private lesson or over a series of sessions. We are actively looking for a quality coach who can consistently deliver a transformative experience to their clients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Respond to inquiries and schedule sessions independently that meet the client's criteria by email, phone or in person.
  • Monitor client's energy levels and support the athlete while promoting our core values.
  • Be curious and ask questions to further your understanding of what the client is hoping to gain.
  • Ability to develop coaching plans for a broad range of clients.
  • Present a plan for how that session or a series of sessions could progress over time.
  • Provide a transformative experience for the client.
  • Document private sessions thoroughly & consistently via the processes outlined to support the program department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Embody Movement's Core Values and foster a positive culture in our community.
  • Passion for working with athletes of all levels & ages to help further develop their unique needs.
  • Knowledge and experience in climbing instruction commensurate with the level for which you're hired.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage client scheduling and admin responsibilities as needed.
  • Able to expand on content beyond the basics of Intro Series classes including content specialization and/or provide feedback for advanced climbers (approx. 5.11 to V6 range).
  • Proven track record of consistent admin.
  • <1 year of PC or similar experience elsewhere.
  • 10+ sessions per month and/or 50% recurring clients.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a part-time hourly position with a starting pay of $27.50 based on the evaluation of your coaching skill set.
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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