Opening Checklist

Complete this checklist at least 20 minutes before class starts.

[VIDEO NEEDED: Full opening routine walkthrough -- a coach completing the entire checklist start to finish, narrating as they go]

[VIDEO NEEDED: Foot cleaning station replacement -- dedicated walkthrough of draining, rinsing, and refilling the foot station]

Lights & Electronics

Turn on mat lights — make sure sliders are set to max brightness
Turn on lounge room light
Turn on lounge room lamp (floor switch)
Turn on both speakers by pressing the power button — they should auto-connect to the tablet by the transom window on the mat
Put on music — the tablet has Spotify installed on the gym’s premium account
Make sure the check-in tablet is on and open to the check-in page on GymDesk
If the tablet isn’t on the check-in page
- Go to gymdesk.com
- Login if needed (credentials are saved)
- Tap the hamburger button (top right) and select “Front Desk Mode”

Dry mop the mats to pick up any loose dust or hair
Vacuum the lounge area and any carpeted/non-mat flooring
If the mop cover needs replacing
- Put the dirty cover in the laundry basket in the office
- Grab a new cover from the top shelf on the left side of the equipment closet
If the hard floors need it, give them a quick sweep (brooms are in the equipment closet, floor level, right corner)

Remove the cover (slides behind the water bottle & flip flop shelving unit)
Check the solution — if it looks used or low, replace it (it should be replaced every Sunday and Thursday by default):
How to replace the foot cleaning solution
- Pour out the existing solution in the sink
- Remove the towel underneath the pad
- Rinse the pad with water
- Rinse the towel in the sink, wring it out, and toss it in the laundry basket
- Grab a new towel from the top shelf in the equipment closet
- Lay the new towel down, place the pad on top
- Refill with solution from the gallon jug on the floor
- If you’re out of solution: replacement vials are on the bottom left of the equipment closet. Mix one vial with one gallon of water, close the jug, and shake to mix.

Check the bathroom floor for paper towel fragments (the dispenser rips them sometimes)
Empty the water cooler tray (kids spill water in it constantly)
Make sure the bathroom generally looks clean — if it doesn’t, give it a quick wipe down

Check all trash cans — if any are full or close to full, swap the bag and take the trash out. New bags are in the equipment closet.
Do a quick lap of the space: throw away any random cups, water bottles, or trash left around the lounge and mat area
Make sure the couch and lounge area look presentable — straighten cushions, clear off any clutter
Check that the shelving areas (backpacks, flip flops, water bottles) aren’t a mess

We want the gym to look good when people walk in. Take a minute to handle anything that looks off.

Video	Description
Full Opening Routine	A coach completing the entire opening checklist start to finish, narrating each step. Should cover lights, tablet setup, mopping, vacuuming, foot station check, bathroom/water check, and the trash & tidying lap. Aim for a realistic pace so new coaches can see how long it actually takes.
Foot Cleaning Station	Dedicated walkthrough of draining the old solution, rinsing the pad and towel, replacing with fresh towel, and refilling with new solution. Include where to find replacement vials and how to mix them.