Assistant Youth Programs Director

Posted by Alaska Rock Gym on 09/10/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Fitness, Outdoor

Job Categories: Camp Staff & Counselors, Events, Human Resources, Management, Management - Team, Outdoor Education

Company Type: Events, Gym/Outfitter, Recreation, Retailer

State: AK

City: Anchorage

Country: United States

Required Experience: 3 - 5 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $48,850 - $55,000

Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles

Job Description & Requirements

Assistant Youth Programs Director / Head Coach
Alaska Rock Gym, Anchorage

Role Description
The Assistant Youth Programs Director will plan educational and fun climbing-related activities for all youth programs. The overall goal is to teach youth the technical skills of climbing, but also grow them as individuals. To align with ARG’s goals, we encourage teamwork and supportive behavior towards peers and competitors, welcoming attitudes, teachable mentality, and general stoke for climbing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Head Coaches by providing leadership and support. This position will have direct involvement with employee reviews and scheduling. AYPD will create monthly lesson planning for the Head Coaches to follow. Lesson planning will align with yearly Calendars. Assist the Youth Programs Director with new or modified program development to fit the needs of the consumers and stay on par with industry standards.
• Be the first point of contact for communication for Youth Program questions. This role will not only monitor the email where the public directs questions to, but will also be the first point person for internal communications regarding kid management, space for youth programming, etc.
• AYPD will also be a Head Coach to be directly involved with the execution of programming. They should be visible on the floor and recognizable by both staff, children, and parents.

As a representative of Alaska Rock Gym, all employees are expected to be knowledgeable about the gym and its offerings, and stoked about the outdoor industry. Our staff lead by example, are kind, welcoming, and eager to pursue growth opportunities. We are viewed as accountable, reliable and contribute to a supportive, team environment.

Benefits include a free monthly gym membership, unlimited buddy passes, company profit sharing, paid climb time/pay period, simple IRA eligibility, and access to industry pro-deals for major outdoor brands (up to 60% off). Salaried Employees get PTO, sick time and flex holidays, and a monthly health stipend.

Preferred skills and job expectations

• BA in social work, psychology, education, or youth development and/or 4+ years formal
  youth programming experience
  • Comfortable working with all age groups, specifically 5-14 years old
• 2+ years previous management experience or group leadership
• 2+ personal, formal competitive climbing experience
• 2+ previous competitive rock climbing coaching experience
• Comfortable using Rock Gym Pro. At least 2 years of previous experience is strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills
• Certified Climbing Instructor through AMGA, CWA, or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid certified
• SafeSport certified
• Available to work evenings and weekends, travel as needed
• Ability to get creative and seek ideas from outside sources
• Can manage high volume, fast paced environments with ease and comfort
• Is able to work on a team with other leaders and provide input, support, or feedback as needed

This job is offered at a salary of $48,850 - $55,000 per year commensurate with experience. Bi-annual reviews are conducted in March and September. Please email Ted at ted@alaskarockgym.com your resume, cover letter, and three references. Alaska Rock Gym is an equal opportunity employer.

About Alaska Rock Gym

We opened in Anchorage, AK on Fairbanks Street in 1995. Our small gym was your classic dirtbag hangout with sendy vibes and misfit attitudes. It was truly a place for our small Anchorage community to gather and find community.

The climbing industry has since exploded (Hello, Olympics!). To make climbing more accessible to everyone, Alaska Rock Gym expanded and built a bigger, more modern, brand new facility on 33rd street in 2016! We are (still) the only climbing gym in Anchorage.

ARG now offers 20,000 square feet of climbable terrain! With a mezzanine dedicated to bouldering and the lower level offering a variety of 40' climbing walls, we've got something for everyone.

Top Rope and Lead Climbing

• Auto Belays
• 12' x 16' Kilter Board
• Yoga Studio
• Fitness Facility
• 2 Annual Community Climbing Events
  • Pumpkin Pump Bouldering Competition
  • Frigid Flash Roped Competition
• Retail Shop