Approach Camp Coach

Company: Mesa Rim
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Approach Camp Coach
Reports To: Recreational Head Coach
Department: Camp
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Seasonal
Location : Academy/ Mira Mesa, San DiegoThe Why:Mesa Rim's vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe that climbing can be transformative and we seek to inspire lifelong climbers who connect with themselves and others. Camp coaches bring this to life by providing a fun and encouraging camp experience for youth climbers.The How:As a Camp Coach, you thrive when working with kids. You have a positive attitude and know that camp is meant to foster learning, growth, and having fun! You are kind, patient, encouraging, and able to connect with kids and keep their attention. You take safety seriously and understand the diligence and attention to detail required to oversee a group of children for extended periods of time. As a Camp Coach, you enjoy climbing and are passionate about sharing climbing with others.
The What:Instructional and Operational Excellence: Camp Coaches are responsible for coaching participants in camp, ensuring all Mesa Rim protocols are followed.

• Understand and adhere to Mesa Rim Core Values and Camp Mesa Rim Handbook
• Execute group and individual climbing instruction appropriate for session participants
• Assess and strive to improve basic & intermediate climbing skills and techniques of session participants, including recommendations for other Mesa Rim programs
• Competently belay youth on both top-rope & lead climbing
• Teach and demonstrate how to climb and fall safely while bouldering
• Explain and instruct the following elements of lead climbing: clipping, back-stepping, back-clipping, z-clipping, falling safely during lead climbing, verbal signals to use during lead climbing
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative activities for youth programs, supporting participants' sense of accomplishment and mastery
• Demonstrate, educate, and enforce all safety and activity guidelines associated with youth camp and program areas
  • Assist during check-in/pick-up, ensuring participants leave with authorized adults
  • Work as a team to efficiently clean (wash dishes/materials, organize/inventorize gear, wipe down tables, etc.) after each session concludes
  • Support with proper setup, teardown, and operation of ropes courses and other camp activities performed during Camp Mesa Rim sessions and training
  • Support Camp Lead, following instructions and executing tasks as requestedCoaching Presence Excellence: Camp Coaches are responsible for overseeing groups of youth climbers; Coaches must be attentive, demonstrate professionalism, and uphold Camp Coaching Standards.
    • Regularly oversee a group of approximately four participants between the ages of 4 and 14 years; occasionally responsible for temporarily overseeing group of up to 20 participants
    • Build rapport and trust with participants, motivating them and encouraging their progress
    • Teach and support the development of good ethics and sportingship
    • Act as a role model and mentor, modeling constructive participation in all camp activities
    • Supervise participants during their breaks and camp yoga sessions
    • Comfort homesick and/or unhappy participants
    • Communicate with parents about participants' experiences and report concerns to Camp Lead and/or SupervisorOther work-related duties as assignedHours vary and minimums may be required according to the needs of business operations at each locationMust-Haves:
      • Must be at least 16 years of age
      • Must contribute to Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture
      • Must have the ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner
      • Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player
      • Must have a drive to grow professionally
      • Must have at least two years of climbing experience
      • Must have at least two months of top-rope belaying experience
      • Must have at least two months of lead climbing and lead belay experience
      • Must be able to pass the Mesa Rim lead climbing and lead belay certification test
      • Must be comfortable being responsible for youth safety while bouldering, top-rope and lead climbing
      • Must enjoy working with youth ages 4 to 14 years old
      • Must be available for training sessions one week prior to camp start dates (summer season only)
      • Must have seasonal open availability
      • Must demonstrate an inclusive instruction philosophy that fosters community, builds confidence, and nurtures youth development on and off the walls
      • Must be able to communicate with participants, parents, and members of the public on behalf of Mesa Rim
      • Must be able to work in an organized and transparent manner
      • Must demonstrate ability to adapt to change
      • Must be able to efficiently and effectively multitask
      • Must pass criminal and sex offender background check prior to start of workNice-to-Haves:
        • Previous professional experience working with youth strongly preferred
        • Previous youth coaching experience
        • Current First Aid & CPR Certification
        • Participation in Mesa Rim's "Movement Series" and "Knots & Gear" climbing classes or equivalent
        • Previous "Leave No Trace" training
        • Experience with yogaGet Stoked For Access To:
          • Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another
          • Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts
          • Access to Employee Assistance ProgramPhysical Demands and Work Environment:
            • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit in a harness, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; utilize manual dexterity to handle or feel; use both hands at the same time;reach overhead with arms; walk up and down stairs, and grip with hands; walk on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces; use a computer; talk, yell and hear. The employee may frequently be required to do physical work lifting and/or moving up to 25-50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
            • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather), and occasionally exposed to falling objects, trip hazards, risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn and bodily fluid.What is Approach Camp?
              Approach camp is Mira Mesa Mesa Rim's Intermediate/Advanced Summer Camp, and is targeted for youth climbers with previous rock climbing experience. Coaches will help participants build focus, strength, and balance through climbing exercises and games, as well as lessons on lead climbing, including safety, clipping, and backstepping.
              By submitting an application below, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete, and correct.I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, r--sum--, or job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees, or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non-defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me.I understand that this employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or eliminating any applicant from consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.I understand that this application remains current for only 60 days. At the conclusion of that time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary for me to reapply and fill out a new application.If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer's president.I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard.I understand that reasonable safeguards will be taken to protect all personal information provided or obtained in conjunction with this application for employment. My personal information may be shared with the employer's affiliate(s) and third parties engaged by the employer to perform services for the employer. Any personal information shared with an affiliate or third party is to be used solely to perform the services requested by the employer.This Company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his or her age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (includes traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from the employer's service, whenever it is discovered.For California Applicants: Mesa Rim Climbing Centers CCPA Job Applicant Privacy Notice linked here .What's your highest level of education completed?*Are you 18 years of age or older?*References: Please enter names and contact information:Are you authorized to work in the United States?*If you would like to share your pronouns, what are they?Have you submitted an application to Mesa Rim before?* Yes NoIf yes, give date(s) and position(s):Have you ever been employed at Mesa Rim before?* Yes No
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