Manager of Yoga and Fitness in Salt Lake City, Utah at Salt Lake Bouldering Project, LLC

Job Title: Manager of Yoga & Fitness

Employment Type: Part Time Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Compensation: $25-$29/hr + bonus plan

Location: The Granary, SLC

Schedule: Up to 25 Management hrs/wk (may teach classes, hold additional roles, etc. if seeking full-time employment)

About Bouldering Project

Bouldering Project’s mission is to create fun, inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We put human experience and meaningful connection at the center of everything we do. We are quality-obsessed, passionate about creating inclusive spaces, and growth-oriented, driven by the pursuit of better. We’re proud to serve nine markets across the U.S.; and we’re just getting started.

About the Role

The Yoga & Fitness Manager is responsible for leading our Y&F instructor team in creating exceptional experiences for our community and visitors. A deep personal knowledge of the subjects being taught and the experiences our customers are seeking is vital to the department’s success. A focus on operational excellence including strong communication skills, a passion for people and the gym environment, as well as a connection to the community are all hallmarks of an excellent Y&F Manager.

What You’ll Do

Staff Management

• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and support growth for all Y&F instructors.
• Schedule instructors within labor budgets.
• Foster a team culture of positivity, accountability, candor, and growth.
• Lead with clarity in communication, real-time awareness of facility needs, and consistent feedback.
• Oversee Y&F operations and empower instructors to deliver high quality classes to our community.
• Conduct regular performance conversations and maintain up-to-date payroll and HR records.

Guest Experience & Emotional Culture

• Model and train the instructor team in behaviors that foster a warm, inclusive, and safe environment.
• Cultivate presence and an energetic tone during all guest interactions.
• Lead with emotional attunement
• Coach the team to approach every guest with empathy, clarity, and a human-centered mindset.
• Ensure instructors consistently perform to the standards outlined in our Yoga & Fitness manual

Team Collaboration

• Work with Director of Yoga & Fitness to align our program with company standards and initiatives
• Collaborate with the GM to evolve the program to support customer’s needs as the gym grows and changes.
• Partner with the other departmental Managers to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment.
• Ensure all fitness gym and studio spaces, supplies, and equipment are maintained at a high standard.
• Address and resolve facility issues in a timely manner.

Operational Leadership

• Maintain a schedule of classes that balances the needs of our community with BP’s goals and resources.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership during peak hours as needed, especially during high-traffic seasons or events.
• Manage department labor and operational budgets in partnership with the GM.
• Lead occasional team meetings and participate in weekly management team meetings.
• Drive department-wide events, seasonal promotions, and community-building initiatives.
• Help find coverage for classes in the case of instructor absence, drawing from a pool of active teachers and substitutes. Cover classes you’re qualified to teach, when needed.

Safety, Risk & Emergency Management

• Support a culture of safety and risk management, ensuring processes are in place and followed
• Act as Incident Commander in emergency situations in the absence of another manager.
• Support program coverage needs and ensure emergency notification systems are in place.
• Lead with attention to loss prevention and safety compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years of teaching group fitness
• A joy for developing instructors, helping guests, and building community
• Strong people management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Maintain national group fitness and/or personal training accreditation certification through national organization (e.g ACE, AFAA, NASM, YOGA ALLIANCE, ISCA).
• Current CPR / AED certification
• The ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical labor, including demonstrating exercises and maintaining equipment
• Familiarity with Approach, RGP, or other gym management software preferred.
• Experience navigating tools such as scheduling platforms, payroll systems, or HRIS is a plus.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and labor budgeting.

Working at Bouldering Project

At Bouldering Project, we aim to cultivate excitement for movement, belonging, and

community. We lead by example—making our spaces and offerings accessible and

welcoming to all. Our core values—Inclusive, Quality-Obsessed, Local at the Core, and

Growth-Oriented—are expected to be demonstrated in both leadership and daily operations. These values guide how we build community, deliver exceptional experiences, and continually evolve together.

This role requires a flexible schedule, including availability during evenings,

weekends, or outside standard business hours depending on programming and business

needs.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly position. Compensation is based on experience and local market benchmarks. Up to 10% additional compensation can be earned through our bonus plan.

Perks include:

• Free Bouldering Project membership for you and a plus one
• Discounts on gear, merchandise, and local retail partners
• A joyful, supportive, and respectful work culture
• Eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan

Equal Opportunity

Bouldering Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds—including those with nontraditional career paths—to apply.