Movement Coach
MOVEMENT COACH
Movement Coaches work to ensure a safe and fun environment for our athletes through instruction and group facilitation under the supervision of the Altitude Movement leadership. This is a very active position involving high energy, hard work, and passion. It's also very rewarding to help children (and adults) of all ages develop strength, coordination, GRIT, and determination as they build confidence and self-esteem.
If you love working with people, we'll train you to work in our high-energy, obstacle environment!
Primary responsibilities may include coaching youth, teen and adult obstacle-based classes and working open gym sessions as well as special events. Additional responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- SMILE! Have fun and help make sure all of our guests are having fun!
- Work with Altitude Movement leadership to establish a positive and supportive obstacle-based training culture and community at the facility. This is critical!
- Represent Altitude Movement by maintaining a professional attitude in keeping with our philosophies; appropriate athletic attire is required at all times.
- Enforce all Altitude Movement policies.
- Maintain safety while creating a fun fitness/training environment.
- Interact with parents, families & athletes of all ages.
- Instruct and support safe techniques with obstacles and obstacle courses.
- Write/Create lesson plans to guide instruction and skill progression during classes.
- Supervise periods of Open Gym; monitor the gym floor to ensure the safety of all customers.
- Assist as needed for Open Gym, parties, and special events, i.e. Competitions.
- Maintain cleanliness and order on the gym floor and throughout customer areas.
- Obstacle/course maintenance tasks, including safety checks of equipment.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Background and/or training in Parkour, Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), Ninja Warrior obstacle competitions, gymnastics, and/or climbing - a must!
- Coaching experience in a small group environment
- Passionate about working with and coaching kids, teens, and adults and willing to be a fun and positive role model
- Able to lift and spot children ages 1-15 years old
- Ability to think on your feet, analyze body mechanics, and problem solve
- Education in fitness, exercise science, physical education, or a related field
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and/or other training certifications i.e. certified personal trainer, certified group trainer, preferred
- High school Diploma or equivalent, preferred
Key attributes of Desired Candidate:
- Friendly, high energy, positive attitude, team player
- Punctual and reliable
- Safety conscious
- Customer service and sales experience
- Ability to multitask in loud environments
- Creative coach and problem solver
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Loves the TV show “American Ninja Warrior”, Parkour Chase Tag, and/or Spartan OCR