Ninja Coach

Seeking one part time employee to join the Life Force Ninja workforce! Life Force Ninja is a state-of-the-art Ninja Warrior style training gym, one of the largest and well-equipped in the country. Our 18,000 sq. ft. facility houses over 100 constantly changing obstacles, an airbag, parkour area, airtrack, three warped walls, mega salmon ladder, a bouldering wall, and SO much more! We are located in the heart of the pacific northwest in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. Recreational opportunities are endless with mountain sports, ocean sports, and everything in between.

Job opportunities include working camps, Rec Ninja classes, open gym, and hosting birthday parties. The amount of training needed for this will vary based on experience.

• Camps are a priority for this position, and take place Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 1:00pm throughout the summer with ages ranging from six to 14. Campers will play games, learn ninja skills from our expert coaches, run timed obstacle courses, and enjoy open play time in our world-class facility.
• Open gym sessions are unstructured, but we encourage our coaches to interact and integrate with our customers to make it a special experience.
• Birthday parties are partially structured, with various activities depending on customers preference. Duties include setup/cleanup of party room, checking in participants, facilitating a safety talk and interacting with the party group.
• Rec Ninja classes typically include a warmup, group game, functional movements and/or strength and conditioning, and obstacle skills/course challenges. These are group classes open to ages six through adult with participants capped at 12.

We are looking for a positive person with a passion for ninja, fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Experience coaching and working with kids is a plus. Pay varies based on experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Greet clients at front desk, help with sign-in and answer questions
• Give safety briefing to clients
• Leading and coaching kids group classes
• Demonstrate daily class movements and obstacle skills
• Motivate and encourage clients through positive words while training
• Facilitate open gym time for kids and adults
• Host birthday parties, with groups of 10 - 20 kids
• Help with birthday party setup and cleanup
• Lead obstacle course play and facilitate games/activities during birthday parties
• Facilitate party room usage during birthday parties
• Ensure safe usage of equipment
• Educate clients on proper equipment use
• Perform CPR, first aid, or other emergency procedures if needed
• Follow all health and safety regulations when working with equipment
• Must be willing to work with kids and adults
• End-of-day cleaning

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least three months fitness/sports coaching experience required
• Adult and pediatric first aid / CPR / AED certification required
• Experience working with kids required
• An interest in the sport of ninja
• Experience with parkour, ninja, and/or gymnastics are a plus
• High school degree or equivalent
• Professional fitness trainer certification is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, encouraging and patient with clients when instructing
• Ability to build trust with clients
• Ability to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health issues
• Knowledge of fitness software, specifically Zen Planner, is a plus

Schedule

Available hours may include:

• Saturday 11:30am - 3:30pm
• Monday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
• Thursday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• Summer camps, hours will vary
• Additional hours for birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays

We have built an incredible community of passionate ninjas, and we believe a significant part of this success can be attributed to our amazing staff. We truly care about everyone's experience at our gym.

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person