Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. 

YOGA & FITNESS COORDINATOR

The Yoga & Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of yoga and fitness programming at Seattle Bouldering Project Poplar or at Seattle Bouldering Project Fremont. The coordinator will set up and maintain efficient systems for instructors, communicate BP expectations for safety, quality, and experience, and coordinate with other departmental leaders to ensure the fitness and yoga spaces are cleaned and maintained. The yoga and fitness coordinator will work closely with each general manager to deliver accessible, fun, and innovative fitness offerings at Seattle Bouldering Project.

We are hiring for one Yoga and Fitness Coordinator at SBP Poplar and one Yoga and Fitness Coordinator at SBP Fremont. This is an hourly part-time administrative and leadership position, and the coordinator may teach classes at a separate instructor rate.

YOGA AND FITNESS PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Maintain accessible and quality yoga and fitness programming, with input and guidance from the General Manager and Head of Product
• Ensure high quality yoga and fitness classes in line with BP yoga and fitness point of view and expectations
• Develop an efficient and functional system for sourcing and scheduling subs for classes. Review, communicate, and enforce instructor subbing policy
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for class participants, consolidated and accessible by GMs
• Offer special classes or workshops and maintain monthly wellness nights

• Craft a class and workshop schedule that meets the needs of our community within a provided labor budget
• Strive for a balance of class types offered at varying times of the day
• Keep the instructor schedule up to date in the online scheduling system
• Update class offerings seasonally to align with changing needs and traffic
• Maintain the internal calendar of classes and events in Approach
• Consider member feedback when adjusting schedule and content

• Support instructors to maintain motivation and job satisfaction via dynamic leadership and support
• Interview, evaluate, hire, and manage the performance of yoga and fitness instructors
• Communicate BP yoga and fitness quality standards and expectations with instructors
• Communicate programming, gym updates, and additional relevant information with instructors regularly
• Establish and communicate expectations regarding attendance and timeliness with instructors, including an appropriate subbing policy

• Ensure the studios and equipment remain clean and functional
• Document instructions and expectations for studio / fitness area cleaning, and coordinate with appropriate managers and staff to create a cleaning schedule
• Coordinate necessary repairs
• Submit equipment orders as needed and within the budgeted resources

• Work closely with GM to track labor and equipment budget to actuals performance
• Review and respond to member feedback requests, and inform the GM of feedback trends
• Keep department managers and associated staff informed and up to date with programming/ facility needs
• Support incident reporting and reviews, safety reviews, emergency scenarios, and policy writing
• Address customer complaints, injuries in gym, and incidents in facility

• Maintain a high level of customer care
• Collaborate with GM and Marketing Team to market classes, workshops, and developing social media content as necessary
• Ensure classes/programs have enough emergency support through systems and notification sequences
• Act as a leader in the space and support leadership team as needed, in collaboration with the GM
• Attend regular 1 on 1s, leadership meetings, and staff meetings as needed
• Work with the GM to determine appropriate labor mix to maintain studio/facility cleanliness
• Work with the GM to set up appropriate communication structure (e.g. Slack) to communicate with instructors

• Certified to teach yoga and/or fitness (required)
• 3 years experience teaching group classes (required)
• 2 years experience managing studio or teams of 8 employees (desired)

EXPECTATIONS

It is imperative to maintain excitement about the culture and community of fitness at Bouldering Project. BP is a community-oriented company and strives to lead by example by making our offerings accessible to all. BP believes safety comes first, quality supersedes quantity, and all are welcome; we expect leaders to embody these values.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events, including evenings, weekends, and or early mornings with notice. 

In cover letter please list if you are interested in which location, Poplar, Fremont or want to be considered for both locations.

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.