JOB DETAILS

Assistant Youth Coach

CompanySalt Lake Bouldering Project, LLC
LocationSalt Lake City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 12, 2025
About The Company
We love climbing and movement. This is our project to build the world’s best climbing gyms. Bouldering Project offers climbing, movement, and community for everyone. When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel it. We create fun, inspiring, and inclusive spaces where people come together to connect, grow, and find joy through health, friendship, and purpose. We believe climbing belongs to all of us—and that the power of play brings people together and adds meaning to life. Bouldering Project began in 2011 and now includes 13 gyms across Seattle, Austin, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, Boston, D.C., and Tempe. We continue to grow in new places because we believe Bouldering Projects make communities stronger and lives better.
About the Role

Description

Bouldering Project’s mission is to create fun, inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We put human experience and meaningful connection at the center of everything we do. We are quality-obsessed, passionate about creating inclusive spaces, and growth-oriented, driven by the pursuit of better.


ASSISTANT COACH

Salt Lake Bouldering Project’s climbing team programs are in their infancy. Our assistant coach will help the head coach develop and grow these programs in alignment with our community and culture. We are seeking a talented teacher who can help climbers achieve their goals in a team focused format.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Work with the head coach to deliver comprehensive climbing programs catering to climbers of varying skill levels, including recreational and competitive youth climbers.
  • Assist with open house and tryout events to recruit climbers to our programs.
  • Provide expert instruction in climbing techniques, safety practices, and training methodologies to individuals and groups.
  • Coach during weekly practices and mock competitions.
  • Travel as needed to coach at competitions.
  • Model our values while providing motivation and support  to athletes
  • Provide personalized coaching and feedback to each climber to help them overcome challenges, improve weaknesses, and achieve their climbing goals.
  • Actively respond to customer needs (both athletes and parents of youth), membership and event questions, inquiries, and feedback.
  • Work collaboratively with other coaches and managers to ensure program coherence and alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

  • Available to work evenings and weekends
  • Technical proficiency in climbing and coaching up to V6
  • Passion for working with youth climbers of all ages.
  • Possess a high level of athletic empathy
  • Previous experience in coaching/instructing 
  • Climbing coaching experience preferred
  • First AID/CPR certification preferred

FACILITY SAFETY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE

  • Ensure the safety of participants, staff and other customers through group organization, oversight, and control
  • Actively promote risk mitigation through ongoing instruction and orientation
  • Respond to accidents and incidents following the BP Safety Manual and Protocol

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • This is an hourly, part-time position. Growth opportunities will be proportionate to program growth.
  • Memberships at Bouldering Project for you and a +1
  • Staff discount on Bouldering Project retail products
  • Industry discounts available for select companies and products
  • Optional 401(k) enrollment

WORKING CONDITIONS Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including evenings and weekends. Some travel may be required for competitions. Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities, and unlock our potential.


Key Skills
Climbing TechniquesSafety PracticesTraining MethodologiesCoachingAthletic EmpathyYouth EngagementCustomer ServiceTeam Collaboration
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
MembershipsStaff DiscountIndustry DiscountsOptional 401(k) Enrollment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The assistant coach will work with the head coach to develop climbing programs for youth climbers of varying skill levels. They will provide instruction, support athletes, and assist with recruitment and competitions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
357
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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