Movement Gyms
Youth Team Manager (Recreational and Competitive)
Movement Gyms, New York, New York, us, 10261
Youth Team Manager (Recreational and Competitive)
Job Category:
Operations
Requisition Number:
YOUTH003551
Posted:
January 2, 2026
Employment Type:
Full‑Time
Location:
Movement Harlem, 256 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym – we're a community dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we are building an extraordinary team committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business‑minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
Position Overview
The Youth Team Manager at Movement Harlem is responsible for growing, running, and managing the recreational and competitive youth climbing programs at their facility. The Team Manager serves as the main point of contact for the climbing team and camp programs and must be self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, able to multitask, innovative, possess strong time‑management skills, and be passionate about helping coaches and young climbers achieve their expression of success. They must lead with empathy and compassion to create a positive culture, delivering high quality climbing programming that promotes transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Gym Director and works closely with the Director of Programs to develop the team program in line with overall Movement vision
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring a cohesive team of Coaches who embody Movement’s values and provide high quality programming for youth athletes
Work closely with a team of Coaches to develop training plans that ensure development of each athlete’s personal and team‑oriented goals across all levels of the Team
Coach three to four days a week as part of ratio or as a floating coach, and attend competitions and events as needed
Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering, lead climbing, and belaying
Provide effective and timely communication between coaches, parents, directors, and gym members
Ensure backend administration and organization of the team program is handled in a timely and effective manner; this includes communication with prospective athlete families, handling membership issues, scheduling staff, tracking belay and other safety trainings, ordering team clothing and supplies, etc.
Manage the Youth Team business unit at the facility, working to meet financial goals including overall revenue targets and comp/rev percentages that support the program and gym overall
Schedule mock comps, training camps, social events, and other team functions that foster and support a healthy and inclusive team culture
Work with Gym Director and Programs department to ensure appropriate training and training tracking of belay and bouldering risk‑management skills for all coaches
Innovate by identifying ways to improve the team program, the gym, and Movement’s vision for programs, and work with the Gym Directors, Director Team, and other Team Managers to grow our community in a way that maintains alignment between gyms and programs
Collaborate with a team of facility department managers and support the general well‑being of the facility operations
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to define and create a positive team culture
Passion for developing coaches and young athletes in a way that emphasizes fun and fosters a love of the sport and the climbing community
Experience with competitive youth climbing programs; experience with USA Climbing including local and championship events is preferred
Experience planning and implementing a training schedule for youth athletes
Strong climbing and training background, and knowledge of climbing techniques
Self‑motivated and organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership
Solid computer skills (web‑based applications, Word, Excel, POS applications)
Flexible schedule, able to travel for competitions and events
Understands and embodies Movement’s Core Values, and is a sound mentor for the youth on the climbing team as well as an example for other coaches and employees to follow
Current USA Climbing Coach membership, or ability to obtain this immediately upon hire, is required. This includes SafeSport, First Aid, and CPR certifications, and also the ability to pass a background check
Personal Training Certification or equivalent experience is an added plus, but not required
Experience with managing budgets or meeting financial targets strongly preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full‑time, hourly non‑exempt position. Weekly hours may vary between 30‑40 per week depending on exact needs and seasonality.
Benefits include
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
401k + match after meeting eligibility requirements
Employee Assistance Program
Free membership to all Movement gyms, guest passes, pro‑deals, and retail discounts
Internal candidates who apply should be in excellent standing with their current director/management team
New hires will complete a screening process
Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month
Please submit applications no later than February 2; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please provide a brief cover letter
highlighting your expertise in teaching and/or mentoring youth athletes, or relevant work experience. A cover letter is a required component of this application.
Compensation for this role $26–29 per hour based on experience. Approximate start date in late February to early March.
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Operations
Requisition Number:
YOUTH003551
Posted:
January 2, 2026
Employment Type:
Full‑Time
Location:
Movement Harlem, 256 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA
At Movement, our core values of growth, connection, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a climbing gym – we're a community dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can. As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we are building an extraordinary team committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.
By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of. We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business‑minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!
Position Overview
The Youth Team Manager at Movement Harlem is responsible for growing, running, and managing the recreational and competitive youth climbing programs at their facility. The Team Manager serves as the main point of contact for the climbing team and camp programs and must be self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, able to multitask, innovative, possess strong time‑management skills, and be passionate about helping coaches and young climbers achieve their expression of success. They must lead with empathy and compassion to create a positive culture, delivering high quality climbing programming that promotes transformative experiences for youth athletes and teaches life skills through sport climbing.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Gym Director and works closely with the Director of Programs to develop the team program in line with overall Movement vision
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring a cohesive team of Coaches who embody Movement’s values and provide high quality programming for youth athletes
Work closely with a team of Coaches to develop training plans that ensure development of each athlete’s personal and team‑oriented goals across all levels of the Team
Coach three to four days a week as part of ratio or as a floating coach, and attend competitions and events as needed
Provide supervision for youth climbers who will be bouldering, lead climbing, and belaying
Provide effective and timely communication between coaches, parents, directors, and gym members
Ensure backend administration and organization of the team program is handled in a timely and effective manner; this includes communication with prospective athlete families, handling membership issues, scheduling staff, tracking belay and other safety trainings, ordering team clothing and supplies, etc.
Manage the Youth Team business unit at the facility, working to meet financial goals including overall revenue targets and comp/rev percentages that support the program and gym overall
Schedule mock comps, training camps, social events, and other team functions that foster and support a healthy and inclusive team culture
Work with Gym Director and Programs department to ensure appropriate training and training tracking of belay and bouldering risk‑management skills for all coaches
Innovate by identifying ways to improve the team program, the gym, and Movement’s vision for programs, and work with the Gym Directors, Director Team, and other Team Managers to grow our community in a way that maintains alignment between gyms and programs
Collaborate with a team of facility department managers and support the general well‑being of the facility operations
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to define and create a positive team culture
Passion for developing coaches and young athletes in a way that emphasizes fun and fosters a love of the sport and the climbing community
Experience with competitive youth climbing programs; experience with USA Climbing including local and championship events is preferred
Experience planning and implementing a training schedule for youth athletes
Strong climbing and training background, and knowledge of climbing techniques
Self‑motivated and organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and gym leadership
Solid computer skills (web‑based applications, Word, Excel, POS applications)
Flexible schedule, able to travel for competitions and events
Understands and embodies Movement’s Core Values, and is a sound mentor for the youth on the climbing team as well as an example for other coaches and employees to follow
Current USA Climbing Coach membership, or ability to obtain this immediately upon hire, is required. This includes SafeSport, First Aid, and CPR certifications, and also the ability to pass a background check
Personal Training Certification or equivalent experience is an added plus, but not required
Experience with managing budgets or meeting financial targets strongly preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full‑time, hourly non‑exempt position. Weekly hours may vary between 30‑40 per week depending on exact needs and seasonality.
Benefits include
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
401k + match after meeting eligibility requirements
Employee Assistance Program
Free membership to all Movement gyms, guest passes, pro‑deals, and retail discounts
Internal candidates who apply should be in excellent standing with their current director/management team
New hires will complete a screening process
Scheduled shift times may vary from week to week or month to month
Please submit applications no later than February 2; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please provide a brief cover letter
highlighting your expertise in teaching and/or mentoring youth athletes, or relevant work experience. A cover letter is a required component of this application.
Compensation for this role $26–29 per hour based on experience. Approximate start date in late February to early March.
Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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