Yoga Manager

Posted by Bouldering Project on 11/15/2021

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Fitness, Outdoor

Job Categories: Management

Company Type: Gym/Outfitter

State: UT

City: Salt Lake City

Country: United States

Required Experience:

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

BOULDERING PROJECT

Job Description: Yoga Manager 

Hours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt 

Reports To: GM, collaborates with Director of Experience 

Compensation: DOE, with benefits 

ABOUT BOULDERING PROJECT 

The guiding principle behind every decision we make at the Bouldering Project is this — what can we do to make being at our gyms the best experience possible, for every individual who walks through the door. These individuals are serious climbers, recreational climbers, and first-time climbers. They are parents, kiddos, and budding teenagers. They are athletes training for marathons, enthusiasts using climbing to reach health and fitness goals, and yogis practicing their flow. These individuals are also our staff — an amazing, hard working, devoted, driven, inspired, and inspiring group of people. 

YOGA MANAGER 

The yoga manager is responsible for the coordination and management of yoga programming at the Bouldering Project. The manager will set up and maintain efficient systems for subcontracting instructors, communicate BP expectations for safety, quality, and experience, and coordinate with departmental managers to ensure the yoga space is cleaned and maintained. The yoga manager will work closely with the general manager and the Director of Experience to deliver accessible, fun, and innovative yoga offerings at the Bouldering Project in Salt Lake City, UT. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 YOGA PROGRAM OVERSIGHT / PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECTION 

• Maintain accessible and quality yoga programming, with input and guidance from the Director of Experience 

• Maintain compliance with employer/subcontractor relationship terms, with guidance from BP HR 

• Balance attending classes with feedback from staff / guests / other contracted instructors to maintain the pulse of the yoga program (recommended that the yoga manager audits each instructor once per quarter, with a more frequent cadence for new instructors (to be determined with GM)) 

• 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 (recommended: quarterly) 

SCHEDULE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE 

• 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 BP’s online scheduling system 

• Update class offerings seasonally to align with changing needs and traffic 

• Maintain the internal calendar of classes and events in RGP 

• Consider member feedback when adjusting schedule and content 

INSTRUCTOR SUBCONTRACTING AND COORDINATION 

• Interview and evaluate potential instructors, and manage process of subcontracting instructors 

• Communicate BP yoga quality standards and expectations with instructors upon subcontracting 

• 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. Document instances of policy infraction when expectations are not met 

• Maintain an adequate sub list and process to backfill necessary classes 

FACILITY SET UP AND MAINTENANCE 

• Ensure the studio 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 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 

• Manage instructor invoicing process (working with Accounts Payable) 

• Ensure instructors maintain insurance and credentials 

• 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 

GYM COLLABORATION 

• Keep department managers and associated staff informed and up to date with programming and facility needs 

• Maintain a high level of customer care 

• Collaborate with GM and Marketing Team to market classes, workshops, and developing social media content as necessary 

• Support incident reporting and reviews, safety reviews, emergency scenarios, and policy writing

• Address customer complaints, injuries in gym, and incidents in facility 

• 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, manager meetings, and staff meetings 

• Leverage subcontracted instructor pool to teach 

• 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 staff 

EXPECTATIONS 

It is imperative to maintain excitement about the culture and community of yoga at Bouldering Project Salt Lake City. 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 possible evenings and weekends. Duties often occur before and after regular business hours. 

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

About Bouldering Project

What is the Bouldering Project? It’s our drive to create the best climbing gyms in the world. And it’s our dream to develop and progress the sport in an accessible, and socially and environmentally responsible way. An inclusive and welcoming gym. Expansive climbing walls. Innovative routesetting. Fitness and yoga programs. Workshops led by experts in their fields. Youth programs to engage and educate kids. Community.