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Mission Statement:
As a company we strive to provide the best customer service, route setting, music, and cleanliness to
our customers on a daily basis. We treat all customer interactions as if we are serving our friends or
family. We accomplish this by hiring employee associates who care about climbing and our customers
and provide them with the training and motivation to give great customer service.

We are currently hiring (click for more info):

VERTICAL WORLD GYM MANAGER

VERTICAL WORLD YOGA COORDINATOR

YOGA INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTE

ELEVATE CLIMBING WALLS – CONSTRUCTION

VERTICAL WORLD GYM MANAGER

The Gym Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a Vertical World facility. The position strives to offer VW staff an exceptional managerial experience, while also collaborating with senior management to accomplish the company’s goals. The Gym Manager requires a high level of skill and dedication, and the ability to lead by example in every expected way. 

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Oversee total operation of facility 
  • Maintain a highly efficient and functional staff schedule 
  • Hire high quality candidates that fit VW’s work culture 
  • Give staff feedback including reviews and corrective action 
  • Ensure staff provide the highest level of customer service and hospitality 
  • Implement and enforce risk management strategies and policies 
  • Maintain gym budgets 
  • Incident reporting 
  • Communication to staff 
  • Manage timecards and assist in payroll processing 
  • Review company finances with leadership team and make appropriate adjustments 
  • Maintain staff morale 
  • All tasks or goals driven by VW leadership team 

Expectations/Values: 

  • Be a dynamic and dependable leader 
  • Uphold the highest possible standards of customer service, hospitality, cleanliness, routesetting, music, and facility care 
  • Have great enthusiasm for the job 
  • Bring positivity to the work environment 
  • Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve company goals 
  • Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers 
  • Think with ingenuity and creativity to solve problems 
  • Implement impressive management systems 
  • Have a strong work ethic and lead by example 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and respond to all facility needs 
  • Always follow VW practices 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or experience to match 
  • 1-3 years of Management experience 
  • Experience in climbing industry 
  • Strong professional communication skills 
  • Passion for climbing and climbing communities 
  • Understanding of local climbing community 
  • Organizational and project management skills 
  • Experience with Rock Gym Pro or similar software  

Benefits: 

  • Full Time Salaried Position 
  • Front Loaded Combined Sick Pay/PTO  
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Industry Benefits – Pro deals, access to all Seattle area gyms, Spousal membership at VW, access to VW partner relationships 
  • 3% employer matching retirement plan 

Job Details: 

Location: Vertical World Seattle 

Hours: Full Time 

Reports to: General Manager and VP 

Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 annual salary 

Work Location: 100% In-person 

Please submit cover letter and resume to kj@verticalworld.com 

VERTICAL WORLD YOGA COORDINATOR

The Yoga Coordinator (YC) supports the yoga program at the Vertical World Climbing Gym (VW) in Seattle. This role coordinates weekly yoga classes, works with instructors to ensure coverage, and teaches classes. The YC is committed to contributing to a professional, safe, and inclusive environment where individuals can practice yoga through group classes. A successful YC is flexible, reliable, professional, and a positive team player who thrives in an active work environment. They are also a self-starter who is willing to take on new projects with a company’s goals and best interest in mind.

Location: Vertical World Seattle

Hours: 12-20 hours weekly

Reports to: Gym Manager

Compensation: DOE, between $22 – $25 hourly; $45 per class taught

Work Location: 100% In-person

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Class Schedule & Maintenance

  • In partnership with the Gym Manager, develop a yoga class schedule that meets the needs of the VW community.
  • Maintain the calendar of yoga classes in Rock Gym Pro (RGP).
  • Make recommendations to the Gym Manager regarding programming, maintaining the health of the program, and ways to improve the program informed by RGP data and member feedback.
  • Ensure that the yoga room and equipment remain clean and functional.
  • As needed, submit yoga equipment request to the Gym Manager to ensure that all equipment is in good working order.
  • Communicate with the Gym Manager and Front Desk if a class needs to be canceled. To maintain consistency for members, VW strives to have all classes taught with infrequent cancelations.
  • Attended staff meetings and 1:1’s with supervisor.

Instructor Coordination

  • Keep the instructor schedule up to date in When I Work.
  • Regularly communicate with instructors to ensure class coverage.
  • Build and maintain an adequate sub list and work with the Gym Manager to develop a process to backfill necessary classes.
  • Communicate yoga programming, gym updates, and additional non-HR relevant information to instructors as needed.
  • Every six months shadow yoga classes and offer safety related feedback per VW guidelines.
  • Participate in the interview process of yoga instructor applicants, specifically yoga auditions, and provide feedback to the Gym Manager.
  • Support instructors in learning pre/post class duties by ensuring that instructors have received current documentation of: (1) expectations regarding attendance and timeliness when teaching; (2) class coverage and subbing policy; and (3) yoga room cleanliness protocol. Answer instructor’s questions as needed and defer to the Gym Manger for HR related questions.
  • Participate in the on-boarding of new yoga instructors and subs per the Gym Manager.
  • This role does not manage staff.

Teaching

  • Follow VW policies, procedures, safety requirements, and enforce all yoga related gym policies.
  • Provide a consistent and safe space for all to practice.
  • This role teaches multiple weekly classes to support the class schedule.

Other responsibilities may be required as needed.

Requirements:

Individual & Interpersonal Skills

  • Must demonstrate VW core values.
  • Friendly and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to deal with difficult circumstances with a positive and diplomatic attitude.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships with individuals with diverse personalities and lived experiences, in addition to different levels of seniority.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and accountability in prior places of employment.
  • Proven reliable and proactive team player and collaborator who contributes to a supportive and positive working environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take on new projects with zeal.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks while working under multiple deadlines.

Experience

  • Yoga Minimum: 2-3 years regularly (e.g., 2-3 classes weekly) teaching in-person group yoga classes at a gym or studio.
  • Coordination Minimum: 1-2 years coordinating schedules for in-person group yoga or fitness classes at a gym or studio.
  • Experience with customer service.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Part of the VW community is preferred.

Teaching

  • Must be able to step in to teach any class on the schedule with little to no notice (e.g., teacher no-show, teacher is sick, no sub is found) while scheduled in the gym.
  • Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
  • Offer verbal alignment and modification cues during a class. VW does not offer physical (hands-on) adjustments and/or modifications at our gym.
  • Ability to lead adults in yoga classes.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Technical

  • Experience with RGP.
  • Experience with When I Work is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Working Conditions

  • Must be flexible with schedule availability within the hourly commitment based on business needs, including possible evenings and weekends.
  • Must be able to move around the gym, crouch, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • This position requires the coordinator to be physically present in the gym.
  • Seattle, WA 98199: Reliably commute to or planning to relocate before starting work.

Education:

  • Certificate of Completion of a 200-hour yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS) confirmed by Yoga Alliance.  

Benefits:

  • VW Membership.
  • Pro Deal and industry discounts.
  • Combined Sick/PTO
  • Matching retirement plan after two years employment

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: PJ

YOGA INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTE

Vertical World Yoga instructors are integral to our facilities, enriching our dynamic atmosphere by fostering a symbiotic relationship between climbing and yoga, which offers a remarkable balance of movement, mobility, and strength. They cater to a wide range of climbers and yogis at every skill level, enhancing physical fitness and promoting mental well-being. This commitment ensures that Vertical World remains a welcoming space of vitality and health for all who walk through its doors.

Location: Vertical World Seattle
Reports: Manager/Yoga Coordinator
Hours: Part time per class, flexibility required

Compensation: $40 per class with students, $20 per class without students

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

Responsibilities:

  • Be punctual; early is on time. Please arrive 5-10 mins early to clock in and set up your space
  • Take accurate notes of each class
  • Plan classes for a balance of safety, technical skill, and a wide range of abilities
  • Demonstrate the poses/techniques/modifications, etc.
  • Keeping to the “style” of the class expected by the students
  • Curate music for each class that fits the pace and vibe of the class (keeping words to a minimum)
  • Help to keep the yoga space neat and orderly e.g., wipe down props/return to their designated space
  • Dry mop before each class

Expectation/Values:

  • Uphold the highest possible standard of care and instruction
  • Have great enthusiasm for the job
  • Bring positivity to the work environment
  • Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve our goals
  • Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers
  • Implement appropriate class structures that are abatable by any skill level
  • Get to know your students! Community is important!
  • Always follow VW practices

Teaching:

  • Follow VW policies, procedures, safety requirements, and enforce all yoga related gym policies
  • Provide a consistent and safe space for all to practice
  • Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
  • Offer verbal alignment and modification cues during a class. VW does not offer physical (hands-on) adjustments and/or modifications at our gym

Requirements: 

  • Have completed a 200-hr YTT
  • Physically capable of practicing what you teach
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Complete onboarding
  • Able to dependably commute to work

Benefits:

  • Combined Sick/PTO
  • VW Membership (w/ class commitment)
  • Pro Deal and Industry Discounts
  • Matching retirement plan

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: PJ

ELEVATE CLIMBING WALLS – CONSTRUCTION

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Vertical World is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here at Vertical World, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive and welcoming community in our facilities.