Studio Assistant

Join our one-of-a-kind community! Flying Buddha Studio (FBS) is a movement and wellness center in Gaithersburg, MD. We offer aerial yoga and aerial arts (i.e. lyra, aerial dance) for adults and kids, mat yoga, pole fitness, rope wall, and bungee classes. Additionally, we offer specialized teacher trainings, workshops, special events, and customized private parties and classes for individuals and businesses.

FBS is looking for a Studio Assistant to play a key role in serving our clients and ensuring the studio is running as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Studio Assistant is considered “the face of FBS”; demonstrating clear communication, enthusiasm, respect, and kindness towards others. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills; excellent customer service; operate as a team player who is invested in the success of the studio; and love to share their enthusiasm for yoga/fitness, health, and wellness.

Job Duties:

• Assist with greeting students and perform all new and existing client check in and check out activities using MindBody software.
• Assist with giving new clients a tour of the facilities and show them how to self-check in for classes.
• Assist with answering in-person, online, and phone questions in a timely manner and professional manner. Reporting any issues per our procedures.
• Understand and clearly communicate information to our clients regarding different classes, events, services, products, pricing, and policies.
• Perform COVID-19 sanitation and disinfectant duties (i.e., sanitize hammocks, surfaces, equipment).
• Clean, tidy, and organize all studio areas of FBS.
• Assist with preparation and breakdown of studio for workshops, trainings, and special events.
• Assist with taking pictures and videos as needed for social media content.
• Special projects and other tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and function under pressure (often with changing priorities given the number of students entering and exiting the studio at similar times).
• Strong customer service skills and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a customer service and/or sales role.
• Experience working in retail, yoga, fitness, and/or health industry a plus.
• Experience with MindBody Online, Gmail/G Suite a plus.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday.
• Back up if needed to cover shifts for weekend Studio Assistant.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person