Operations Specialist - University District

Bouldering Project’s mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We’re driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose. 

Job Description: BP UNIVERSITY DISTRICT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Hours: Part-Time 12 - 25 hours, non-exempt 

Reports to: Operations Coordinator

Operations Specialist

Operations Specialists are responsible for welcoming and assisting the customers at the Seattle Bouldering  Project, as well as maintaining a clean, safe, and presentable facility. Individuals in this position will process transactions at registers, sell memberships and other services to customers, support our mission of positive customer experiences, and complete other unique customer service functions.  

General Responsibilities:

CUSTOMER SERVICE, SALES, CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS Welcomes all customers and introduces new climbers to the facility and rules. Facilitate orientations. Actively responds to customer needs, membership and event questions, inquiries, and feedback. Provide customers with product, membership, and event information.  Processes purchases, membership, service and return transactions at the register in alignment with SBP customer service goals.  Identifies, researches, and resolves customer issues.  Engages with customers, providing assistance with climbing, orientation, and facility offerings. 

CLEANING AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE Maintains a clean, organized, and presentable facility and retail area for members and guests. Maintains and stocks retail area. Performs regular bathroom and facility walkthroughs, immediately remedying instances in need of attention. Maintains customer lost and found area, keeping the area organized and properly labeling lost items. Works with the maintenance team and other staff to perform regular cleaning duties. Follows opening and closing cleaning and facility procedures. Other duties as assigned. 

GROUP FACILITATION AND INSTRUCTION Facilitates check-in, waivers, rental shoes, and facility rules and orientation with groups, birthday parties, and  event participants. Instructs climbing classes as requested. Participates in individual and group instruction as requested. 

FACILITY SAFETY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE Ensure that all customers using the facility have an active waiver on file and are aware of the rules and  regulations of the facility. Provides safety to customers through instruction and orientation. Ensures the safety of staff and customers via regular safety walkthroughs. Responds to accidents and incidents following the Safety Manual and Protocol. Administers first aid in accordance with Safety Manual and SBP Protocol. Documents incidents through incident report log.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS It is imperative to maintain excitement about the culture and community at the Seattle Bouldering Project.  Operations Specialists are at the forefront of this aspect of the gym. Operations Specialists are the  representative of the community supported by the SBP and must conduct themselves accordingly. 

WORKING CONDITIONS Many duties require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events,  including evenings and weekends. Staff duties often occur before and after operating hours. 

HIRING PROCESS

Chosen applicants can expect an in-person or virtual interview with the Assistant General Manager and Operations Coordinator within the next two weeks. If we have a high volume of applicants, that process could extend over three weeks.

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