Team Coach

Team Coach Level 2 is an experienced competitive coaching role for coaches who are ready to take independent ownership of athlete groups, contribute meaningfully to training design, and step into on-floor leadership within 5.Life’s competitive youth program. At this level, you lead practices, track athlete development with rigor, and engage with parents as a trusted program representative. You’re building toward becoming a pillar of 5.Life’s team coaching staff.

About 5.Life

• Life is a community-driven climbing company with multiple gyms designed to inspire a lifelong love for climbing. Founded in 1994 as Vertical Adventures, we’ve expanded to offer diverse climbing experiences tailored to each local community. Our spaces—ranging from traditional rock climbing gyms to bouldering centers and training facilities—welcome climbers of all levels, fostering an inclusive, family-centered environment. Rooted in core values of community, adventure, and growth, we believe climbing can transform lives, and we’re dedicated to building not just gyms but communities that embrace challenge and connection.

Description

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.

Perks: Free gym membership, competition travel support, continued education, and direct input into 5.Life’s competitive programming direction.