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We’re building Oso from the ground up with the goal of creating an inclusive and vibrant community for both experienced and first-time climbers and fitness lovers. We love climbing and fitness and want to help grow the sport in Dallas and beyond. But these goals are just words on paper without a team of hardworking, passionate individuals who enjoy helping members and being a part of a community.

We think work should be rewarding, challenging and enjoyable. That’s why our culture is designed to make Oso a place where team members are empowered to learn new skills, take on more responsibilities, and create lasting connections.

Join Oso and be a part of creating a climbing community where you’re proud to work and can’t wait to climb at on your off days.

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Guest Experience Team Member

Join our team of guest experience staff. From greeting members at the front desk to helping new climbers learn the basics of climbing, guest experience team members are the foundation for achieving Oso’s goal of creating an inclusive community and enjoyable experience for our members.

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Guest Experience positions will be on full-time and part-time basis, with competitive hourly pay and benefits. No previous climbing experience required.

We’re looking for people who demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Commitment to customer service and making members feel welcome
  • A positive, self-starting attitude
  • Willingness to take the initiative and problem-solve
  • Work well in a team atmosphere 

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Oso Climbing Gyms is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities.

Fitness Instructors

Fitness Instructors support our members who want a more traditional approach to training, as well as climbers, yogis, and guests just looking to get healthier. Teach classes, seminars, and workshops. Flexible options with a minimum commitment to teach 2 classes each week. 

Job Location: Dallas, TX

  • Certificate of Completion in Class-Specific Training Program (e.g., Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour teacher training program required for Yoga Instruction, etc.)
  • Current CPR/AED certification required (or a willingness to acquire such certification prior to teaching at Oso)
  • High School diploma or equivalent education or experience required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • A passion for class-based fitness instruction
  • Excellent oral communication skills 
  • Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to lead students in physical activity for a maximum 1.5 hours at a time
  • Ability to withstand exposure to heated classroom for the duration of class
  • Proficiency in computer applications  
  • Minimum of 2 permanent classes per week is required

Marketing and Sales

Marketing and Sales Team Members are responsible for building on our overall marketing, sales, digital media, and advertising strategy.

Job Location: Dallas, TX

  • A successful candidate should have demonstrable experience in SEO/SEM, content marketing, paid search (e.g., Google Analytics) and acquisition marketing strategies as well as end-to-end campaign execution.
  • Responsible for day-to-day optimization of our website content and paid search program to include campaign management, keyword portfolio development, bidding, a/b testing plans, re-marketing, and landing page optimization and marketing plans.
  • Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on KPI targets and baselines.
  • Understand and utilize current tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager) while implementing and expanding new channels to attract and attain new members.
  • Assist in creative content development according to Oso brand guidelines that include Theme, Tone, and SEO.
  • Write clear and persuasive copy for digital and print media (ex. brochures, websites, flyers and other forms of advertising).
  • Support creation of Digital Ads strategy and direction.
  • Understand and manage towards meeting spend goals for digital marketing budget.
  • Stay current on Google certifications.
  • Understand and efficiently navigate MindBody Online (MBO) software to pull data and process basic transactions.
  • Be respectful and compliant with corporate rules, policies, and procedures in addition to management direction, as stated in the Employee Handbook at all times.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Oso Climbing Gyms is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities.

  • Digital Marketing: 4 years (Required).
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required).
  • Highly proficient in Excel; PowerPoint is ideal but not required.
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, and Email Marketing Automations software.
  • A passion for the fitness industry.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are some of the most common ones we hear!

Sure – feel free to just drop in and we can get you set up to have a great experience. We do encourage you to wear athletic apparel if you wish to participate (we’re a gym, after all) and it’s always faster when you fill out your Visitor Agreement prior to arriving.

Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing – it’s just you and the wall (and a bunch of soft padding beneath you).

It consists of climbing short but challenging “problems” that focus less on your endurance and more on your technique and power. Bouldering walls are generally around 13-16ft feet tall, so you won’t need a rope or harness. Proper falling technique and a padded landing zone provide safety (though we encourage you to downclimb). You can go at it alone but we recommend climbing with friends.

When you arrive at Oso, please feel free to walk up to reception area desk and one of our staff members will be able to assist you. During your first visit we’ll help you sign the Visitor Agreement, give you a tour of the gym, explain climbing safety, etiquette and basic techniques, and set you up with gear you may borrow during your visit.

Oso staff members are always ready to provide advice and assistance. If you have any questions or would like some help before your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (844) OSO-GYMS.

Not much. During your first visit, an Oso team member will teach you everything you need to know to get to know the gym, our rules, and get you climbing. No matter what your skill level is, we have a unique and fun route for you. We thrive on variety and update our routes every day.

As far as apparel is concerned, make sure to wear something that’s comfortable to sweat in (there’s a lot of great athletic apparel out there).

As far as gear is concerned, all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, though we recommend a chalk bag (with chalk ball) or liquid chalk to help remove moisture from your hands and improve your grip. If you don’t have these items, no problem – all of these items are available for rent or purchase at the gym.

Yes, we offer a range of climbing classes for all skill levels as well as private classes. Feel free to sign up for these classes through our mobile application, or by asking a friendly staff member. Outside of classes, we have a highly skilled staff that can give you pointers on your climbing technique.

We also offer fitness and yoga classes and private training sessions.

No – Oso is a bouldering gym so no partner is needed. Though we recommend a spotter, so feel free to bring a friend (or tons of friends).

Absolutely – we encourage it. Members have unlimited Member-Guest Passes that can be used with their visitors who accompany them to the gym. Please note that Member Guest passes cannot be used without the associated member present, and non-members are limited from accessing Oso more than 5 times each calendar year as a non-member guest.

Definitely! We require that all children under the age of 16 be actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian during their visit. Though children of all ages can climb at Oso, we typically see that children 10+ years of age and older have the best experiences.

In climbing, the difficulty of a climb (known as a “problem”) is called its “grade”. Grades are a numerical representation of how easy or hard a climb is. In bouldering, grades operate on the V-Scale with lower numbers, such as V0 or V1, being easier and higher numbers, such as V8 or V10, being harder.

To make things easier, inside the gym we indicate sets of grades by the color of the climbing holds. These ranges overlap somewhat, so don’t shy away from trying colors that are both easier and harder than your usual level – that’s how you get better and learn new skills.

The beginning of a climb is indicated by a set of two Start tags that coordinate to the color of the holds on each climb. Sometimes these tags are separated, meaning the climb starts with your hands on separate climbing holds. On other climbs, the Start Tags are mounted on top of each other, indicating that your hands start on the same hold. The Start Tags will always be closest to the holds that are intended to be the beginning of a route.

Typically, climbs end with both hands grabbing onto the top edge of the wall. Occasionally, the end of a route is marked with a black “Finish Tag” near the last hold- you’ll see these often on easier climbs since they end at a lower height. To complete your boulder, you should aim to control the finishing hold with two hands prior to descending from the wall.