Careers at Life Force Ninja
Life Force Ninja is a state-of-the-art ninja training gym, one of the largest and well-equipped in the country. Our 18,000 sq. ft. facility houses over 100 constantly changing obstacles with 4000′ sq. ft. of ninja rigs, 1000 sq. ft. modular parkour area, an airbag, trampoline, three warped walls, a fitness area, 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. We are seeking positive, energetic, self-starting people to join our force and help us continue growing the sport of ninja in the pacific northwest! 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! Whether you’re a Bellingham local, or looking to relocate, we’d love to hear from you!
Current Positions
Ninja Coach / Gym Attendant
Multiple positions available July/August 2023
Job opportunities include working open gym sessions, camps, and hosting birthday parties. We will also train this employee to coach our kids Ninja Sport classes, which will begin with shadowing our experienced coaches during these classes. The amount of training needed for this will vary based on experience. We anticipate these job positions to be in full swing by July/August 2023 with 15-40 hours available per position depending on availability.
- Open gym sessions are unstructured, but we encourage our coaches to interact and integrate with our customers to make it a special experience.
- Camps take place during school breaks, including spring, summer, and winter. Camps are typically Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 1:00pm, 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.
- 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 and Rec Parkour classes typically include a warmup, 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. 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.
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
- At least three months experience as a sports trainer/coach is required
- An interest in the sport of ninja
- Experience with ninja, parkour and/or gymnastics are a plus
- Experience working with kids is a plus
- High school degree or equivalent
- Adult and pediatric first aid / CPR / AED certification
- Professional fitness trainer certification preferred
- 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
Specific schedule will vary based on experience.
Compensation
Pay will vary based on experience, but the general pay range is between $17 – $25 / hour.
Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to: jadyn@lifeforceninja.fit
Get in touch
Do you have questions about our programming or schedule? Maybe you’re interested in planning a Life Force Ninja birthday party or corporate event. Whatever it is, we’re happy to answer any of your questions. Please send us a message here, and we’ll do our best to answer as soon as possible.
We Are Hiring!
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 18’x30′ airbag, trampoline, 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. We are seeking positive, energetic, self-starting people to join our force and help us continue growing the sport of ninja in the pacific northwest! 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.
Current Positions
Get in touch
Do you have questions about our programming or schedule? Maybe you’re interested in planning a Life Force Ninja birthday party or corporate event. Whatever it is, we’re happy to answer any of your questions. Please send us a message here, and we’ll do our best to answer as soon as possible.