Youth Team Coaches

Climb Yukon’s youth team programs focus on using climbing to help young people become resilient, confident, and kind. We create opportunities for climbers to be challenged, set goals, develop agency, and learn from both success and failure.

We focus on strong team culture and athlete development, supporting climbers in working toward their goals and dreams while building skills that carry into school, work, and life. Healthy competition and high performance are encouraged as tools for learning and growth, with an emphasis on being process-oriented and doing your best on any given day. Athletes are encouraged to compete at a level appropriate for their development.

Job Description (Paid and Volunteer positions available)

• Minimum commitment of one shift per week (2–3 hours) from fall through spring (more shifts available)
• Practices run weekdays between approximately 4:00–6:30 pm and weekend mornings
• Potential for additional hours through other roles within the Climb Yukon Collective (floor staff, instruction, route setting, etc.)
• Work with youth ages 6–18, from beginner to elite levels
• Climbers typically train 1–3 days per week within team programs
• Programs run September/October through winter and spring
• Season length and schedules vary by age group
• Ideal candidates are motivated to work with youth and foster a love of climbing

No coaching experience is required. Training and mentorship are provided. Coaches are responsible for helping plan and deliver developmentally appropriate climbing practices under the guidance of the head coach.