Ninja & Obstacle Course Coach

Brief Description

The Memphis Sports and Events Center (MSEC) is looking for an energetic and skilled Ninja & Obstacle Course Coach to lead and inspire young athletes in our Ninja 901 program. This individual will teach ninja-style obstacle training, parkour, and foundational gymnastics movements while ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging environment for participants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct and demonstrate techniques for obstacle course training, including climbing, vaulting, swinging, and agility drills.
• Confidently navigate and demonstrate obstacles, including the warped ramp and Clip ‘n Climb elevated course (must be comfortable with heights).
• Create structured lesson plans that promote skill progression while maintaining a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Provide encouragement, motivation, and constructive feedback to help students develop confidence and resilience.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
  
  

Requirements

• Background in parkour, gymnastics, ninja training, or related athletic disciplines.
• Comfortable demonstrating skills on elevated obstacles and ramps.
• Outgoing, patient, dependable, and able to work with children of varying skill levels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Prior coaching or teaching experience is preferred but not required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Standing: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

Sitting: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

Kneeling: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

Walking/Running: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

Bending/stooping: Frequently (>33% - >66%)

Reaching/twisting: Occasionally (Lifting/pushing/pulling: Occasionally (lifting up to 50 lbs with/without assistance, push/pull up to 100lbs using wheeled devices) (

Hearing: Constantly (>66%)

Talking/shouting: Constantly (>66%)

Seeing: Constantly (>66%)

Summary

The award-winning Memphis Sports and Events Center (MSEC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed for both sports tourism and local programming. The venue features 16 basketball courts reconfigurable to 32 volleyball courts and is adaptable to a wide range of other sports and events along with a courtside café, VIP suites, spectator seating for thousands and more.

The Ninja & Obstacle Course Coach reports to the Youth Programs Manager and will assist in the day-to-day operation of the Ninja 901 Adventure Course.

The facility is operated by Virginia-based Eastern Sports Management (ESM) and sits within Liberty Park, a mixed-use development of entertainment venues, dining, retail, and hotels.

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EOE - Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Eastern Sports Management/Memphis Sports and Events Center is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background check required. Pre-employment job assessment may be required.