Employment

Position Summary: Coach, lead, and inspire young athletes on and off the trails with the goal of creating life-long riders and responsible members of the outdoor community.  Weekday “after school” hours, and some morning shifts available if desired.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Coaching riders ​​ranging from 3 -17 years of age from beginner to advanced
• Maintain a safe environment and provide a fun and motivating atmosphere
• Adhere to BEA policies and procedures
• Attend required coaches training and staff meetings
• Represent BEA in a positive way in the community while on and off duty
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee and instruct assigned sessions
• Supervise meeting places; following check in and out procedures
• Appropriate knowledge of age specific coaching principles: including technical, physiological and theoretical applications
• Ability to instruct varying ages and abilities
• Ability to instruct through audio, visual and kinesthetic cues
• Basic knowledge of the sport specific equipment

Primary Requirements:

• Intermediate riding skills minimum
• Good physical condition
• High level of energy and good communication, people skills
• Ability and enthusiasm to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Flexibility and open-mindness
• Great at teamwork 
• Open to gain knowledge on child development
• Open to work on mountain biking skills and gain certification with PMBIA

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience with coaching or teaching is a plus but not mandatory
• Driver’s license with clear record (if required to drive for BEA)
• Pass background screening
• Complete all required training (First Aid, Concussion, SafeSport) 

Details:

• Spring Programs Beginning in March 
• Potential for also coaching Summer and Fall mountain bike programs
• Starts at $20
• Part/Full time: 20-30 hrs per/week
• Perks: discount with partners

TO APPLY: Email an introduction and resume of relatable work and life experiences to the Mountain Biking Program Director, Natasha West. natasha@bendenduranceacademy.org

Position: Coach and Routesetter

Hours: 25-35 hours per week, beginning early summer 2023

Pay Rate: Starting at $22 / hour

Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled

Job Description:

Bend Endurance Academy Climbing Programs strive to be at the forefront of climbing-focused youth programming. Our programs are designed to inspire and fuel the next generation of climbers and are focused on creating well-rounded climbers who care for the climbing community and the sport. By creating meaningful relationships with our athletes and their families, our climbing coaches are crucial to the Academy’s success. 

As a Coach and Routesetter for Bend Endurance Academy, you would be responsible for both coaching and routesetting duties. Depending on experience, you would coach 3-5 days a week, as well as set 1-2 days per week. Your time would be split approximately 50/50 between coaching and routesetting. 

Coaching with BEA requires a strong knowledge of climbing technique, the ability to communicate well with a wide variety of youth climbers, and a high level of cooperative leadership. This position would mainly work with BEA’s Competitive and Development Teams, and would be expected to work nights and/or weekends to accommodate practice schedules and competitions.

Routesetting with BEA requires a high level of both commercial and competition setting ability. With a wide range of sizes and abilities using the space at The Academy, you should be able to set for the full range of Youth D through Junior categories. Routesetters strip, set, and forerun boulders, maintain the walls and facility, and create a movement-oriented learning environment for BEA participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coach youth climbers ranging from 8 -18 years of age during multiple practices a week
• Maintain group and participant safety during practice sessions
• Plan and implement age appropriate climbing/training sessions for a variety of ages and abilities following the Climbing Directors guidance
• Work with Climbing Director and other coaches to maintain a healthy and welcoming environment
• Maintain a positive energy and ensure that participants are engaged, motivated and improving on a physical-technical-mental-tactical-social level
• Keep the Climbing Director informed about participants’ progress and any ongoing issues or challenges
• Strip, set, and forerun boulders 1-2 times per week
• Maintain walls and routesetting equipment
• Work with Director of routesetting and other setters to create a collaborative, cohesive setting team
• Set for clinics, mock rounds, and competitions as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must pass a background check, be able to drive our vehicles and complete all other required training (First Aid, Concussion, SafeSport, etc.)
• Must be excellent working with youth climbers
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of rock climbing

• Previous experience coaching youth competition climbing 
• USAC Coach/Routesetter credentials
• Ability to forerun V8

Bend Endurance Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered. Please contact Cate Beebe at cate@bendenduranceacademy.org for more information.

Details

• Starts at $17-$22 per/hour depending on experience
• Part/Full time: 20-30 hrs per/week
• On the job training
• This position has the possibility to become full time in the future or in combination with other roles.

Job Description for Climbing Coach

The Bend Endurance Academy Climbing Programs strive to be at the forefront of climbing focused youth programming. Our programs are designed to inspire and fuel the next generation of climbers and focus on turning out well-rounded climbers who respect the climbing community and the sport.

By creating meaningful relationships with our athletes and their families, our climbing coaches are crucial to the Academy’s success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for rock climbing and will have the personality, skills, and aptitude to ensure the quality and safety of the programs and it’s participants.

Responsibilities Include:

• Coaching youth climbers ranging from 8 -18 years of age from beginner to advanced
• Maintaining group and participant safety during practice sessions
• Planning and implementing age appropriate climbing/training sessions for a variety of ages and abilities following the Climbing Directors guidance
• Maintaining a healthy working relationship with our host facility (Bend Rock Gym).
• Coaching team on scheduled days, each week as part of a small coaching team
• Safely conducting outdoor climbing programs
• Working with Climbing Director and other coaches to maintain a healthy and welcoming environment
• Maintaining a positive energy and ensuring that participants are engaged, motivated and improving on a physical-technical-mental-tactical-social level
• Keeping the Climbing Director informed about participant’s progress and any ongoing issues or challenges

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must pass a background check, be able to drive our vehicles and complete all other required training (First Aid, Concussion, SafeSport, etc.)
• Must be excellent working with children
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of rock climbing

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience coaching youth climbing or other movement-based sports
• Previous experience transporting children in 15 passenger vans
• Familiarity with competition climbing
• Previous route setting experience
• Previous commercial guiding experience

Perks of the job:

• Bend Rock Gym Membership 
• Access to climbing brand discounts

To apply: email a copy of your resume and introductory letter to our Climbing Program Director: cate@bendenduranceacademy.org.

Description: Coach, lead, and inspire young athletes on and off snow with the goal of creating life-long Nordic skiers and responsible members of the outdoor community.  Weekday “after school” hours and some weekend shifts available.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a safe environment and provide a fun and motivating atmosphere
• Adhere to BEA policies and procedures
• Attend required coaches training and staff meetings
• Represent BEA in a positive way in community while on and off duty
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Plan, oversee and instruct assigned sessions
• Supervise meeting places; following check in and out procedures
• Appropriate knowledge of age specific coaching principles: including technical, physiological and theoretical applications
• Ability to instruct varying ages and abilities
• Ability to instruct through audio, visual and kinesthetic cues
• Basic knowledge of the sport specific equipment
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Primary Requirements:

• Good physical condition
• High level of energy and good communication skill
• Ability and enthusiasm to work outside in varying weather conditions

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed for programs, camps, and trips
• Ensure all equipment and transportation is properly cared for and maintained
• Driver’s license with clear record (if required to drive for BEA)
• Pass background screening
• Current and valid First Aid, CPR 
• Complete concussion training
• Other duties as requested and required

Details:

• January 8, 2023 – March 2, 2023
• Pay DOE

TO APPLY: Email an introduction and resume of relatable work and life experiences to Nordic Director, Natasha West- natasha@bendenduranceacademy.org

Deadline to apply is December 20, 2023