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Fill Yoga Class Substitutions in Minutes, Not Panic Threads

An instructor cancels at 7am; the panic group-text begins. Broadcast the open class to qualified subs, first-confirm wins, and students get notified of the change.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Sub gaps fill in minutes through an orderly claim system — classes never cancel from communication chaos.
  1. 1

    Register the Sub Pool

    List subs with styles and availability.

  2. 2

    Broadcast the Gap

    Instructor reports the cancellation; qualified subs get the blast.

  3. 3

    First Confirm Wins

    The first yes claims it; everyone else stands down automatically.

  4. 4

    Notify the Students

    Class roster gets the substitute announcement.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test gap. Confirm the claim race resolves cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

Why beats the group text?

Group texts produce three volunteers or zero, plus confusion — the claim system produces exactly one.

Pay differences?

Include the sub rate in the broadcast so claims are informed.

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