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Design District Asst Gym Director

Come join a growing organization of Climbing | Yoga | Fitness gyms across the country! Movement’s mission is to Create Community, Share Passion, and Inspire Philanthropy. We are committed to the communities we serve and developing future leaders. Movement: Design District is 42,000 sq ft indoor bouldering, yoga, and fitness facility.

Movement is committed to growing the climbing community through a shared vision for outstanding customer service, inspirational designs, and highly engaged communities. Movement gyms feature bouldering, top-roping and lead climbing, as well as amenities like yoga studios, functional fitness and cardio zones and retail pro shops. Each facility caters to participants of all abilities – from competitive athletes to weekend adventurers and families.

Presently, Movement is represented in greater Washington D.C., San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Fountain Valley, and Portland. We are looking to build an extraordinary team to enable our continued growth and strive to hire individuals who are aligned with our core values of passion, integrity, respect, partnership and inclusion.

JOB SUMMARY

The gym leadership team is comprised of the Assistant Gym Director and Gym Director. As a team, they are responsible for ensuring that the gym functions smoothly, all staff are supported and upholding our Core Values, and that we are providing an excellent customer experience.

The Assistant Gym Director will report to the Gym Director of their gym.

The ideal candidate will have a balance of great customer service and leadership skills, as well as excellent administrative abilities. Proven success in developing and managing a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to see the big picture as well as the everyday details are essential to being a successful Assistant Gym Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Gym Director with the management of all gym operations and administrative duties including but not limited to:

Providing leadership and direction to all staff in alignment with our mission, vision and values
Hiring, training, and scheduling of all staff
Management and mentorship of staff
Overseeing the delivery of excellent front-line customer service
Ability to connect with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Ability to lead and influence through collaboration, managing change, and building consensus
Financial reporting, deposits and payroll tasks
Resolving membership questions
Serve as a shift supervisor for the gym as part of a rotating management schedule.
Working 1-2 desk shifts per week, including evenings and weekends

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Incredible customer service skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent administrative abilities, including organization, comfort with computer work, and ability to learn new software
Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate team goals
Role mode in current position and in excellent standing with current management staff
Experience in retail, instruction, and operation
Ability to build and lead a high-performance team
Vision for what needs to be done and ability to execute (self-directed)
Night, weekend, longer days and event availability
Embodies the mission, vision and values and able to foster this sense of culture in all staff.
Ability to solve problems and handle difficult situations with sound judgment.
Proficient in organizational tools such as web-based applications, MS Office and POS tools.
Passionate individual who is eager to integrate and build the local climbing community.
Sunday through Thursday work week

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full-time position
Starting salary will be between $40k - $50k commensurate upon experience
Paid time off
Health benefits and retirement plan available
Free gym membership
Must pass a belay safety check prior to employment

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.

Applications accepted through June 13th.