Organizational Structure
501c3 nonprofit
Member operated
Community managed
Membership
Initiation fee + annual dues (with monthly installment plan available)
Members can vote
Members get access to space during set hours when equipment is not in use for classes[1]
Classes
Open to public
Members get discounted or some # of classes free / week
Taught by members or outside instructors
Stringent requirements for all instructors - demonstration of skill / dedication to continuing education
Consistent core curriculum
Maybe design some general fitness classes which can be learn to taught in a day (stretching, general conditioning) which any member can easily get cleared to teach
- ↑ Possibly need to guarantee certain number of available hours per week
Other orgs for inspiration
NYC Resistor - Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn based maker space with tools, equipment, and community
- All members have key access
- Membership is invite-only
- Variety of free and paid events open to public
- Members pay monthly dues
- Hardship rate available for members who cannot pay
- Artist-in-residence available for transient people who are not members but need key access
- Only paying members may vote
- No paid positions, but anyone may teach a class. Teachers get 1/2 gross class income.
Madison Circus Space - Madison, WI
Wissahickon Skating Club - Philadelphia PA
- Voting structure unknown
- Memberships cost $850 per season (September through March) plus program fees ranging from $200 to $2100 depending on sport
- Example: $200 program fee for adults 21+ entitles the member to attend member Freestyle skating sessions + 1 lesson per week
- Public can enroll in limited offerings during the season
- Off season is a la carte for member and non-members