Having a men and women's bathroom in our facility means that we run through toilet paper and deposable hand towels pretty easily. Some additional items that seem to always run out is our cleaning supply. Although we have a cleaning service that comes in every night, there are days that we clean up a little extra. Mostly because some members bring in food, pre/post workout supplements and they get spilled on the floor. We treat the box as if we are in our home, clean and always neat. When it comes time for ordering new supplies Val usually shops around to see where she can get the more bang for her buck. In her office, there is a folder that has old receipts and coupons that could be used when ordering if they are not expired. The reason why we keep these is to keep track when we have to order new items (perhaps there is a busier time of year) and to monitor how much we are spending each time. There has never been one company that has been used, but over the course of the last year a few different companies were brought into the mix because some had a better deal over others.
Two of the new coaches that will be brought on board have to go through an internship experience as well. They are new Level 1 coaches and have limited experience coaching a full class and maintaining the desk. So over remainder of my mentorship they will also be joining me behind the desk. Their internship is mostly based on the coaching aspect, but will be trained on how to use the Front Desk HQ web forum for new and old members. Although it may seem as though there is to much going on at the box, but there is always something someone can do regarding emails, making phone calls, checking to make sure all the equipment is working properly and is not broken, just to name a few. Tonight is another open announcement and this time Val and Darren decided to order pizza for those who will be huddled around our television. Pizza in a CrossFit Box is not really ideal because everyone its Paleo style (aka caveman eating), but when you have a craving it must be satisfied! Allowing members to workout after the WOD is announced has increased the time the box is open, but has increased our number of sales in post-workout/recovery drinks and creates a large group of competitors.
Two of the new coaches that will be brought on board have to go through an internship experience as well. They are new Level 1 coaches and have limited experience coaching a full class and maintaining the desk. So over remainder of my mentorship they will also be joining me behind the desk. Their internship is mostly based on the coaching aspect, but will be trained on how to use the Front Desk HQ web forum for new and old members. Although it may seem as though there is to much going on at the box, but there is always something someone can do regarding emails, making phone calls, checking to make sure all the equipment is working properly and is not broken, just to name a few. Tonight is another open announcement and this time Val and Darren decided to order pizza for those who will be huddled around our television. Pizza in a CrossFit Box is not really ideal because everyone its Paleo style (aka caveman eating), but when you have a craving it must be satisfied! Allowing members to workout after the WOD is announced has increased the time the box is open, but has increased our number of sales in post-workout/recovery drinks and creates a large group of competitors.