Gym Staff

The Front Climbing Club • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Front is a climbing gym and community gathering place for climbers, yogis, and friends. The full-time Gym Staff role at the Salt Lake City gym is split between the gym and café, with most shifts on the gym side and regular café shifts. Gym shifts pay $17–$19 per hour, and café shifts pay $19–$21 per hour. Staff welcome members, manage front-desk needs, help keep the climbing floor safe, and serve food and drinks in the café. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, a fast pace, and caring for a community. The Front is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

• Have five years of combined work, school, or trade training, including customer service, sales, hospitality, serving, or cooking experience.
• Be at least 21 years old because the role involves serving alcohol in the café.
• Hold, or be able to obtain upon hire, First Aid/CPR certification, a Utah Alcohol Server Permit, and a food handler's card.
• Bring a friendly, upbeat attitude and enjoy taking care of people.
• Have a passion for climbing and willingness to learn about the gear sold at the gym.
• Stay calm, organized, and attentive to details when busy, and handle tricky situations with grace.
• Be comfortable with MS Office.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for a full shift.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and a mix of early and late shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Barista skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in guests and members, handle waivers, and give gym tours.
• Sign up new members, maintain membership information, and answer calls and climbing questions.
• Ring up sales, exchanges, and returns, and assist with events such as competitions and vendor markets.
• Monitor the climbing floor, check tags, coach safe belaying, and conduct belay tests and autobelay orientations.
• Conduct walk-throughs, flag issues that need attention, and help keep the gym clean and tidy.
• On café shifts, take orders, help guests navigate the menu, and serve food, coffee, and drinks, including beer and wine.
• Prepare ingredients and make food and drinks according to recipes, checking quality before serving.
• Keep the café and kitchen clean, stock supplies, and follow food safety practices.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free gym membership, including climbing, training, and yoga
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• A fun, active community and room to grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed