Canberra Assistant Coach (Retail Assistant Store Manager)

LSKD US, Inc.; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founder-led brand culture

Competitive bonus program

Generous team discounts

EAP & fitness reimbursements

Professional development workshops

Job summary

LSKD is seeking a Canberra-based Assistant Coach (Assistant Store Manager) to lead the floor, partner with the Head Coach, and drive growth in a founder-led brand.

As a community-focused retailer, you'll develop a high-performing team, run daily operations, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while embodying our culture of 1% better daily.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in retail leadership and team management.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume environments.
• Ability to interpret retail data (budgets, sales forecasts, KPIs).
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability to change.
• Availability: Sunday to Thursday, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Support & Drive the Mission: Manage the business, execute retail strategy, and hit growth goals.
• Create A Community: Plan in-store events and activations to turn customers into brand advocates.
• Build & Develop Your Team: Hire, onboard, and develop Educators in an inclusive environment.
• Coach Your Team Daily: Run daily game plans with real-time feedback to improve performance.
• Be the Product Expert: Master fabrics, fits and styles to educate the community.
• Set the Standard: Own store standards, merchandising, and back-of-house organisation.
• Know Your Numbers: Read KPIs and reflect on metrics like AOV, UPT, conversion with actionable steps.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Customer engagement

Data-driven decisions

Adaptability

Job description

Canberra Assistant Coach (Retail Assistant Store Manager)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia

Job Category: Retail

Our Canberra store is making moves, and we’re looking for a high-impact Assistant Coach (Assistant Store Manager) to step in and lead the floor.

This isn't just a regular retail manager role - this is your shot to partner with our Head Coach, develop a high-performing team that lives and breathes our culture, and turn our retail floor into a community movement.

You’ll be a vital leader for LSKD in the ACT. You won't just be managing a retail floor; you'll be driving business growth, leading daily operations, and fostering a community that shows up for more than just great fits.

Job Description

How you'll make moves

• Support & Drive the Mission: Work side-by-side with the Head Coach to manage the business, execute retail strategy, and hit your store's growth goals.
• Create A Community: Help build and roll out a strategic, fun quarterly plan of in-store events and local studio activations that turn customers into brand advocates.
• Build & Develop Your Team: Hand-pick, onboard, and develop a world-class team of Educators, creating an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
• Coach Your Team Daily: Run daily game plans and give real-time, constructive feedback that inspires the team to get 1% better every day.
• Be the Product Expert: Master our entire range of fabrics, fits, and styles, and ensure your team has the deep knowledge to educate our community authentically.
• Set the Standard : Own the standard of the store - from premium visual merchandising and flawless open/close routines to keeping the back-of-house organised and accountable.
• Know Your Numbers: Read your daily and weekly KPIs, track metrics like AOV, UPT, and conversion, and deliver sharp reflections with clear actions for improvement.

Benefits and perks

• Be part of a founder-led brand going global, with a culture that values innovation and community.
• Base salary above the usual retail gig, plus an exciting bonus program.
• A creative, fast-paced environment where good ideas move fast.
• Generous team discounts on LSKD gear, plus exclusive partner perks.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness event reimbursements.
• Real professional development - workshops, multi-day sessions, vision coaching, and access to our LSKD Audible book library.
• Fitness initiatives built into the job - we get out and train together as a team regularly!

Desired Skills and Experience

So what do you need to get the gig?

• The Ideal Team Player: Hungry, Humble, Smart.
• Retail Leadership Experience: A proven track record in retail operations, leading people, making quick decisions, and thriving in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Community Mindset: You live and breathe health and movement, and you love building genuine relationships both inside the store and out in the fitness community.
• Business Smarts: You quickly understand retail data (budgets, sales forecasts, KPIs) and know how to turn those numbers into actionable results.
• Resilient & Adaptable: You bring an above-the-line attitude, handle fast changes like a pro, and recover quickly from setbacks.
• Availability: This role is full-time, working a Sunday to Thursday roster

Why LSKD?

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated, community-focused brand creating high-quality, functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. We move fast, challenge the status quo, and constantly evolve, inspired by a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and the drive to be 1% Better Every Day.

Join us and you’ll be part of a culture where your ideas matter, your work shapes the brand, and your contribution is part of something bigger.