Kilter Board

Assistant Manager

Manager
Full Time
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Closes: February 18, 2025
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Vertical World
2330 West Commodore Way
Seattle, WA

Assistant Manager – Vertical World 

The Assistant Manager supports daily operations of a Vertical World facility under the Gym Manager. The position strives to offer VW staff an exceptional managerial experience, while also collaboration with management to accomplish the company’s goals. The Assistant Manager requires a high level of skill and dedication, and the ability to lead by example in every expected way. 

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, VW reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • First point of contact for Front Desk personnel 
  • Assist in hiring and training of staff 
  • Enforce company policies and procedures 
  • Weekly scheduling for front desk 
  • Help organize coordinator and staff meetings 
  • Assist with Front Desk and general staff communications and updates 
  • Assisting with gym and operational projects 
  • Assist in staff reviews and feedback 
  • Attend and contribute to Manager meetings 
  • Play role in member community and community building events 
  • Fulfilling managerial duties when manager is away 
  • All tasks or goals given by VW leadership team 

 

Expectations/Values: 

  • Be a dynamic and dependable leader 
  • Uphold the highest possible standards of customer service, hospitality, cleanliness, routesetting, music, and facility care 
  • Have great enthusiasm for the job 
  • Bring positivity to the work environment 
  • Work collaboratively with all VW staff to achieve company goals 
  • Show initiative to learn and adapt to situations to benefit VW and its climbers 
  • Think with ingenuity and creativity to solve problems 
  • Implement impressive management systems 
  • Have a strong work ethic and lead by example 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including consistent evenings and weekends, and respond to all facility needs 
  • Always follow VW practices 

 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or experience to match 
  • 1+ years in leadership positions 
  • Experience in climbing industry 
  • Strong professional communication skills 
  • Passion for climbing and climbing communities 
  • Understanding of local climbing community 
  • Organizational and project management skills 
  • Experience with Rock Gym Pro or similar software  

 

Benefits: 

  • Full Time Salaried Position 
  • Front Loaded Combined Sick Pay/PTO  
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
  • Industry Benefits – Pro deals, access to all Seattle area gyms, Spousal membership at VW, access to VW partner relationships 
  • 3% employer matching retirement plan 

 

Job Details: 

Location: Vertical World Seattle 

Hours: Full Time 

Reports to: Gym Manager

Compensation: $24 – $30 hourly

Work Location: 100% In-person 

 

Vertical World an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

 


Application Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: February 18, 2025
Expiration Date: February 18, 2025
Vertical World
2330 West Commodore Way
Seattle, WA