About the Role
The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Climbing Assistant Coach to lead our Club Climbing team for the 2025-2026 season. This position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in climbing. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment to help student-athletes reach their full potential.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
Assist head coach with practice implementation and training of athletes
Travel to away competitions, two weekly practices and weekends for games.
Promote Positive team culture and encourage sportsmanship, discipline, and accountability among club members.
Maintain effective communication with the Club Sports Manager and other relevant university staff.
Submit bi-weekly timesheets to comply with university policies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong leadership skills
Has a passion for working with athletes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster team spirit, motivate athletes and conflict resolution skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the team's training and competition schedule.
Knows how to balance fun with competitiveness and wants the players to enjoy their experience on the team.
Required Qualifications
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
Work Schedule
This position will average 8-15 hrs/week.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the team's training and competition schedule.
Able to commit to traveling to away games, 2-3 weekly practices each week in the evenings and weekends for games.
Ability to coach from September to end of May (no coaching during summer or winter break).
Tech Stack
coachingclimbingleadershipFirst AidCPR