Overview:
A Programs Manager is someone who develops the Youth Programs & Instruction teams and embodies Sender Ones core values when making decisions. As a coach and mentor, the Programs Manager ensures all Sender One staff, including coaches and instructors are providing outstanding experience to new visitors, guests, members, and partners who walk through our doors.
Responsibilities:
- Complete goals on development plan set by the Gym Manager and Company Programs Manager;
- Partners with Head Coach(es) to create curriculum for youth and adult programs;
- Manages staff of instructors, recreational & competition coaches as well as camp staff to ensure the delivery of all programs curriculums are meeting Sender Ones standards;
- Check in with assigned staff on a monthly basis & assign frontline staff to YP Supervisors & Camp Leads;
- Creates and manages the monthly schedule and follows the scheduling guidelines and timeframes for posting the schedule;
- Responses to customer feedback received through reviews. surveys, emails, phone calls, and in-person interactions using the Hug Your Haters philosophy;
- Understands other gym department functions and offerings;
- Manages weekly Huddle updates to communicate any operational, location, and/or departmental information to the Programs team;
- Attends the weekly department managers meeting to inform other department managers of changes, updates, and/or challenges in the Programs department;
- Oversees check ins and reviews, including but not limited to, 60 day, monthly, annual, and staff-requested check ins;
- Collaborates with Customer Experience Manager to cross train staff;
- Collaborates with the Head Route Setter about the Programs setting needs.
Profile:
- An experienced and trusted advisor for staff - discover & connect with others;
- Delegates and communicates with staff clearly and respectfully;
- Passionate about climbing, working with kids, and instructing;
- Ability to harness imagination and find novel approaches to shared responsibilities;
- Ability to learn and grow from each task, challenge, and interaction while seeing them through to the end;
- Open to receiving & providing feedback, guidance, insight, assistance, and perspective in a professional manner;
- Work with a team, provide support to fellow team members, share ideas, and earn trust;
- Take initiative and have the drive to grow professionally.
Industry Experience:
- Top rope & lead belay and climbing experience
- Knowledge of Google Suite Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.
- Knowledge of Paycom preferred & interviewing experience
- Knowledge of Rock Gym Pro reporting & data handling preferred
- Knowledge of Basecamp preferred
- Experience coaching and instructing
- Experience with USAC competition format and rules
Time Commitment:
- Must be able to work a minimum of 35 hours in the Programs department per work week (Sun - Sat);
- Must be fully available to work at least one weekend day per work week (Sun - Sat);
- Must work at least 2 frontline Youth Program shifts per week;
- Must be able to work certain morning, night, and alternate weekend day shifts depending on business and/or operational needs;
- Must attend the Programs meeting;
- Must attend the Weekly Managers meeting;
- Must attend the Monthly Managers meeting;
- Must attend the Mandatory All Staff meetings.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Youth Programs:
- Youth Programs Net Promoter Score
- Total Team Participation
- Camp Attendance
- Instruction:
- Total Instruction Participation
Skills Required
- Top rope and lead belay and climbing experience
- Experience coaching and instructing
- Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive)
- Experience with USAC competition format and rules
- Must be able to work a minimum of 35 hours/week and at least one weekend day
- Must work at least 2 frontline Youth Program shifts per week
- Ability to create and manage monthly schedules and follow posting guidelines
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and mentorship skills; passion for working with kids
- Knowledge of Paycom
- Knowledge of Rock Gym Pro reporting and data handling
- Knowledge of Basecamp
- Interviewing experience
What We Do
Sender One is a premier indoor rock climbing operator in Southern California dedicated to helping people discover themselves and connect with others. They provide world-class facilities featuring top rope and lead climbing, bouldering, and a dedicated fitness and yoga studio, along with 'Sender City,' an interactive climbing experience designed for kids, families, and birthday parties.







