Overview
The schedule management system is your central hub for viewing and managing all club activities. It combines classes, bookings, instructors, and areas into a unified calendar view that makes it easy to see what’s happening when and where. Key capabilities:- Visual Calendar: Day and week views of all activities
- Resource Management: View classes, instructors, and areas as separate resources
- Quick Creation: Click on time slots to create new bookings or classes
- Real-time Updates: See changes immediately across all views
- Filtering: Show or hide specific resources to focus on what matters
- URL Sharing: Share specific dates and views via URL parameters
Viewing the Schedule
Accessing the Schedule
- Navigate to Operations → Schedule in the admin panel
- The schedule opens to today’s date in day view
- Use the mini calendar on the left to navigate dates
- Switch between day and week views using the view buttons
Understanding the Calendar Layout
The schedule displays:- Time Slots: 30-minute intervals from 6 AM to 10 PM
- Resource Columns: Classes, instructors, and areas as separate columns
- Events: Bookings and classes shown as colored blocks
- Navigation: Previous/next day or week buttons
Calendar Views
Day View
- Shows a single day with all resources
- Perfect for detailed daily planning
- Click on time slots to create new activities
- See all bookings and classes for one day
Week View
- Shows Monday through Sunday
- Great for weekly planning overview
- See patterns and conflicts across the week
- Click on any day’s time slot to create activities
Creating Activities
Adding New Bookings
- Click “Add Booking” in the top right
- Or click on a time slot in an area or instructor column
- Fill in the booking details:
- Member: Select from your contacts
- Area/Instructor: Choose the resource
- Date & Time: Confirm the selected time
- Duration: Set how long the booking lasts
- Click “Save” to create the booking
Adding New Classes
- Click “Add Class” in the top right
- Or click on a time slot in the Classes column
- Fill in the class details:
- Class Name: Descriptive title
- Instructor: Assign an instructor
- Date & Time: Confirm the selected time
- Duration: Set class length
- Capacity: Maximum participants
- Click “Save” to create the class
Quick Slot Creation
- Click on any empty time slot
- The system automatically:
- Sets the start time to the slot time
- Sets the end time to 30 minutes later
- Pre-selects the appropriate resource
- Fill in the remaining details and save
Managing Resources
Resource Types
The schedule shows three types of resources:- Classes: Group activities and fitness classes
- Instructors: Individual staff members and coaches
- Areas: Physical spaces like courts, rooms, and fields
Filtering Resources
- Use the Resource Filter Panel on the left
- Toggle resources on/off to focus on specific types
- Show only instructors, only areas, or any combination
- Changes apply immediately to the calendar view
Resource Colors
- Each resource gets a unique color for easy identification
- Colors are automatically generated based on resource names
- Classes, instructors, and areas have different color schemes
- Colors help distinguish between different types of activities
Navigating the Schedule
Date Navigation
- Mini Calendar: Click any date to jump to that day
- Navigation Buttons: Use previous/next arrows
- Week Selection: Click and drag on mini calendar for week view
- Today Button: Quickly return to current date
View Switching
- Day View: Click the day button for single-day view
- Week View: Click the week button for weekly overview
- URL Parameters: Views are saved in the URL for sharing
Event Interaction
- Click Events: Click any booking or class to edit it
- Hover Details: Hover over events to see basic information
- Drag Selection: Click and drag to select multiple time slots
- Clear Selection: Click elsewhere to clear selections
Common Tasks
Daily Planning
- Open the schedule in day view
- Review all activities for the day
- Check for conflicts or gaps
- Add new bookings or classes as needed
- Verify instructor assignments
Weekly Overview
- Switch to week view
- See the full week’s schedule at a glance
- Identify busy and quiet periods
- Plan for upcoming activities
- Check instructor availability
Resource Management
- Use filters to focus on specific resources
- Check instructor schedules for conflicts
- Monitor area usage and availability
- Plan maintenance or cleaning times
Quick Booking
- Click on an empty time slot
- Select the member from the dropdown
- Confirm the time and duration
- Save the booking instantly
Tips & Best Practices
- Regular Updates: Check the schedule frequently for changes
- Resource Filtering: Use filters to focus on what you need to see
- Color Coding: Learn the color patterns to quickly identify resource types
- URL Sharing: Share specific dates with staff using the URL
- Quick Creation: Use time slot clicking for faster booking creation
- Conflict Checking: Always check for scheduling conflicts before confirming