Wild Captives Operations Lead (Potential Cofounder Role) - Urban Outdoor Health + Wellness Start Up

Wild Captives Operations Lead (potential cofounder role)

Wild Captives is looking for an operations expert to join our mission-driven startup with a ny based fitness studio / HQ at an early stage. We’re building a modern “Boy Scouts for adults,” empowering city dwellers with hands-on skills like archery, fire-starting, and first aid. Pre-launch, we’ve already grown a 1M+ audience across platforms, launched a 10k SF archery range in Brooklyn, hosted sold-out retreats, and gained major press. Now, we’re poised for rapid growth and ready to build a core founding team.

The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive the success of Wild Captives by scaling our studio operations, expanding product offerings, and enhancing customer experience . You’ll be a key founding team member.

Core Responsibilities

• Revenue & Market Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, optimize operations, expand product lines, and reach new markets.
• Studio Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations at our Brooklyn archery range, establishing SOPs and quality benchmarks for consistent customer experiences.
• Product & Supply Chain Management: Build efficient systems for product operations and manage supply chains, with full P&L responsibility—from sourcing to fulfillment.
• Digital & Customer Experience: Manage POS/booking system integrations; train staff and uphold quality standards.
• Expansion Planning & Execution: Develop scalable systems for physical location growth, with a goal of launching additional sites within 12 months.
• Financial Management & Strategy: Control expenses and investments, align with growth targets, and support strategic fundraising.

Suggested Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ Years in Operations: Proven experience in fitness studio operations, DTC operations, or early-stage startups, with a track record of scaling systems and driving revenue growth.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise: Strong background in managing supply chains, global sourcing, quality control, and logistics, with full P&L responsibility.
• Financial & Analytical Skills: Skilled in financial management, including budgeting and expense oversight, with experience supporting fundraising and strategic growth.
• Mission Alignment: Genuine interest in the outdoors, mental wellness, and community engagement.
• Fundraising experience is great.

Compensation: Significant equity stake with a competitive salary potential as we scale. This is an opportunity for a committed partner who values building from the ground up.

Apply: If you’re excited about joining Wild Captives, send your resume and a brief introduction to [email protected]