ASCEND fosters an equitable, holistic, community-based, climbing, fitness, and yoga experience. We strive to provide the best climbing and fitness experience for our customers. From excellent equipment to knowledgeable staff, our gym will be a top-notch operation. The space will be one that fosters community and belonging, by being more than just a climbing gym: it’s a “third place” where customers can feel just as comfortable as they do at their workplace and their home, and where our customers want to simply be. We realize that all around fitness is key to climbing well, which is why we nurture activities like yoga, cross-training, and cardio, and promote smart nutrition and ample rest within our gym and community.

About Our Fitness Classes

Larger group X classes (5+ students) generally occur in the yoga studio, where limited equipment is available with more of a focus on body weight exercises.

Smaller group training and skill-based classes (4 or fewer) generally occur in the fitness spaces with a focus on traditional fitness equipment and technique.

Learn more about our fitness program at ascendclimbing.com/fitness.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Build relationships with members to encourage regular participation and promote retention.
• Actively promote yourself and the ASCEND fitness program
• Teach a minimum of 1 class/week by holding a recurring schedule you can commit to.
• Optionally, plan and execute fitness workshops
• Support your team and sub whenever available
• Secure substitute teachers whenever necessary
• Set up space appropriately with equipment and music
• Tidy the space after every class
• Develop an appropriate warmup, workout, & cool down for all ability levels for each class you teach
• Ensure that participants are using correct form in order to decrease the risk for injury
• Provide an energetic, engaging, and supportive atmosphere to participants
• Participate in team meetings and attend local and regional events when appropriate
• Stay up to date with any relevant certifications and trainings
• Check in participants via gym software

Qualities & Experience

Formal teacher certification is preferred, but not required. Please be prepared to speak to your professional training and experience.

• Experience with fitness or sports-related activity 
• Movement and workout modification experience
• Previous Group Fitness Exercise experience with classes
• Effective communication skills
• An understanding of current trends in fitness (locomotives, HIIT, mobility training, kettlebells)
• Outgoing and personable with a desire to build relationships within and outside the community
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Genuine desire to inspire and motivate others
• Reliable and professional
• Optimism and hard work with a love for health, fitness, and the [solidcore] workout
• Passionate about helping others become the strongest version of themselves and achieve their goals

Salary

$20 or more per hour, depending on experience.