Sandy Gym Staff

Momentum Indoor Climbing • Sandy, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Momentum is seeking enthusiastic and outgoing applicants for the Gym Operations position at our Sandy location. This customer-focused position includes the majority of tasks required to run the gym on a day-to-day basis. Gym Staff provide a diverse range of services to our customers including, but not limited to, sales, membership maintenance, risk mitigation, belay instruction, and group facilitation. Building positive relationships and a strong gym community is an important component of this position. Previous customer experience is required, group facilitation and an instructional background is preferred. Momentum employees are expected to be flexible and dynamic in their willingness to confront challenges of any kind and contribute to the success of their team.

Requirements

• Part time position available
• Shift duties will be divided between time spent at the front counter assisting with sales and guest check-in, and time spent in the climbing area performing safety patrols and belay instruction
• Must be available to work weekends, including Sunday
• Must have at least 1 year climbing experience and show a strong enthusiasm for climbing
• Customer service background is highly preferred
• Experience in the disciplines of bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing preferred
• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, and through email, and phone
• Individuals must be highly organized and able to maintain complex personal schedules
• Current First Aid & CPR certifications required. May obtain within first 3 months of employment
• Able to work in a loud, high energy environment on a regular basis
• Comfortable speaking in front of and providing instruction to large groups
• Comfortable working at height and moving up and down a climbing wall
• Continuously stand and walk on unstable and uneven surfaces for long periods of time
• Able to repeatedly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs of weight on a regular basis
• Able to balance, kneel, pull, push, and grasp objects as needed
• Have the visual acuity to assess fine details such as harness buckles, knots, and belay technique

Nice To Haves

• group facilitation
• instructional background
• Previous customer experience

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service in a way that fosters a positive community consistent with the Momentum vision and values
• Go the extra mile. Meet our guests more than halfway in your interactions
• Seek to make a personal connection with our patrons through conversation
• Greet individuals on the way in and out of the facility
• Take phone calls, resolve issues, and be an expert resource in the facility
• Give facility tours and sharing your enthusiasm for climbing
• Educating customers through belay instruction and the Experience Climbing class
• Balance the demands and needs of multiple customers simultaneously
• Present yourself in a friendly, authentic, and professional way.
• Wear designated staff apparel while working
• Be clean and approachable in your appearance
• Show up on time and pitch in extra when needed
• Take pride in being prompt and professional in all work
• Know our business basics such as phone number, website, address, hours of operation, gym stats, and pricing on common services
• Be knowledgeable about all the services Momentum offers and help customers find the service that best suits them
• Aid customers in all things membership related such as sign-ups, freezes, cancellations
• Verify that all climbers have purchased access to the facility
• Operate our gym management software and conduct point of sale transactions
• Keep up to date on gym events and seasonal offerings and recommend to customers when appropriate
• Monitor the gym and mitigate unsafe situations before they become a problem
• Verify Momentum visitors have current waivers and appropriate belay certifications
• Administer top rope and lead belay tests
• Educate customers who are using unsafe methods to belay or climb
• Take corrective action when needed to maintain safety standards

Benefits

• Complimentary membership to all Momentum locations during employment.
• 20% discount on Momentum classes, programs, and retail.
• Access to outdoor industry pro-deals (eligibility requirements apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed