About the Role
Operations Specialists are the first and lasting impression for every guest. They create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment by modeling warm, human-centered service, supporting front desk operations, and helping maintain a clean and organized facility. They may also support gym programs, birthday parties, and events.
Responsibilities
- Greet and orient all guests and new climbers, introducing them to the space and rules.
- Facilitate facility orientations with emotional presence, warmth, and intention.
- Approach every interaction with empathy, clarity, and a human-centered mindset.
- Support customers with questions about memberships, products, events, and services.
- Process purchases, returns, and account updates at the register.
- Respond to and resolve customer concerns, escalating when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable gym, including retail and lobby areas.
- Restock retail items and supplies, following visual and merchandising standards.
- Perform regular walkthroughs of all spaces, addressing immediate needs.
- Follow opening and closing cleaning checklists and daily cleaning tasks.
- Organize and label the lost and found, reporting items as needed.
- Ensure all guests have signed a waiver and are aware of gym policies.
- Deliver orientations and instructions that reinforce safety and inclusivity.
- Perform regular safety walkthroughs and report any hazards.
- Administer first aid and document incidents per BP protocol and safety manual.
- Facilitate check-in and orientation for groups, parties, and event participants.
- Support climbing instruction and group experiences as assigned.
- Assist with fitness and yoga class transitions or room readiness as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and skill development.
- Collaborate with teammates to uphold our values and create a welcoming culture.
- Take on other duties as assigned in support of gym operations.
Requirements
- Previous customer service or cashiering experience preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excitement about working in a climbing, fitness, and community environment.
- Ability to follow procedures and work both independently and as part of a team.
- May require a flexible schedule, including availability during evenings, weekends, or outside standard business hours.
- May require individuals to stand for extended periods - up to 6 hours at a time.
Work Type
- part-time
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation is based on experience and local market benchmarks.
Benefits
- 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
- Commuter benefits and access to wellness programs
- Eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan
About the Company
- Bouldering Project is more than a climbing gym—we’re a community.
- We’re driven by a shared belief: that climbing, movement, and connection should be accessible to everyone.
- We create inclusive, inspiring spaces where people move, grow, and belong.
- With world-class climbing, yoga and fitness offerings, and welcoming community spaces, we’re proud to serve nine markets across the U.S.—and we’re just getting started.
- 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.
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.
