Manager on Duty - ASCEND South Side

The Manager on Duty (MOD) is the base of ASCENDs leadership team that works under the General Management team at each facility to ensure all ASCEND policies and procedures are followed appropriately by on-site personnel.

About ASCEND Climbing

OUR MISSION: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.As a group of climbers that decided to start a gym, our values reflect a down-to-earth and authentic quality. Our gym is an extension of our love of a good day of climbing with a group of our closest friends that ends with storytelling around a campfire.We are committed to an active lifestyle. 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.Our business will not just be run to make a profit, but to also be a benefit to its employees, members, the immediate neighborhood, and the region. We will seek to create a sustainable business model, focused on longevity and capable of growing morally and responsibly.We see ourselves as part of a larger climbing ecosystem within the communities of Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and America. We take our roles as climbing ambassadors very seriously, and we support causes that affect our sport such as land access, environmental stewardship, local legislation, and human-rights.


Description

The Manager on Duty (MOD) is the base of ASCENDs leadership team that works under the General Management team at each facility to ensure all ASCEND policies and procedures are followed appropriately by on-site personnel. ASCEND's MODs are the day-to-day leaders of the facilities and assist in: direct customer service issues (both in store and online), ensure the cleanliness of the facilities, oversee the training of new employees, and aid program directors in the management of the day-to-day programming available.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the safe operation of the facilities day-to-day operations
• Provide employee training and mentorship
• Build and maintain a cohesive team, fostering organic and honest morale
• Ensure cleanliness, equipment functionality, and appropriate aesthetics of facility
• Provide excellent customer service in person, over the phone, and via email
• Engage with customers and employees to solicit meaningful feedback
• Communicate effectively with general management, directors, and owners

Qualities and Experience

• Experience in management or leadership roles, working within a climbing gym, outdoor recreation, or related roles/fields
• Ability to act independently on tasks and collaborate with a team
• Highly effective communication and organizational skills
• Experience using a CRM and POS is a plus
• Affinity for climbing, fitness, yoga, and community

Weekend availability is required. We are looking to fill shifts from 2:45p-12a weekdays and all shifts weekends.

Salary


$17 - $17 per hour