Chadstone Head Coach (Flagship Retail Store Manager)

LSKD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founder-led Aussie brand going global

Generous team discounts across LSKD

Leadership development & book library

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team fitness initiatives

Collaborative culture with voice heard

Job summary

LSKD US, Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Head Coach (Retail Store Manager) for our VIC flagship at Chadstone. You will lead a passionate crew, shape culture, nurture community ties, and drive sales performance in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

The role emphasizes people-first leadership, coaching, and strategic store management to ensure exceptional customer experiences and strong commercial results at our flagship location.

Qualifications

• The Ideal Team Player: Hungry, Humble, Smart with genuine empathy and people leadership.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing teams in high-energy retail environments.
• People-first mindset and strong connection to the local community.

Responsibilities

• Back and grow your team with purpose: coach daily, pre-shift huddles, 1:1s, and succession planning.
• Champion our culture: lead from the front, foster an inclusive, high-energy shop-floor atmosphere.
• Nurture the local community: partner with gyms, run community sweat sessions, build authentic relationships.
• Set the standard on the floor: lead with community connection, strong visual merchandising, sharp flagship aesthetics.
• Nail the roster: smart scheduling to match peak traffic while managing wage costs.
• Own the product: run team fit sessions and ownership of sell-through from truck to shelf.
• Know your numbers: read P&L, manage wages, track KPIs, bring commercial thinking.

Skills

People leadership

Retail leadership

Team development

Community engagement

Job description

Chadstone Head Coach (Flagship Retail Store Manager)

Posted: 03/11/2026

Closing Date: 03/12/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia

Job Category: Retail

Job Description

Chadstone, meet your next Head Coach!

We're looking for an inspiring Head Coach (Retail Store Manager) to take the lead at our VIC flagship at Chadstone, heading up a passionate crew that lives and breathes our values. This isn’t about just managing a shop floor - it’s about backing your people, driving an unreal team culture, and creating a community outside the four walls. You’ll be the heartbeat of the store, giving your crew the confidence and tools to grow, back themselves, and get 1% better every single day.

If you’re a genuine, people-first leader who thrives on bringing out the best in others while staying deeply connected to the local fitness and movement community, this is right up your alley.

How you'll lead and make moves

Back and grow your team: Coach your crew daily with purpose. Run pre-shift huddles, regular 1:1 catch-ups, and create an environment where the team genuinely loves rocking up to work, and succession planning is part of the team DNA.

Champion our culture: Be the guardian of our mission and values. Lead from the front on the shop floor, fostering an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere that inspires everyone who walks through the doors.

Nurture the local community: Keep the local scene connected. Team up with local gyms, run community sweat sessions, and build authentic relationships that turn customers into lifelong friends of the brand.

Set the standard on the floor: Lead by example with genuine community connection, high-touch visual merchandising, and a store aesthetic that stays looking sharp across our flagship space.

Nail the roster: Build smart schedules that match peak launch traffic while hitting your wage cost targets.

Own the product: Run team fit sessions and own sell-through from the first boxes off the truck to the last one sold.

Know your numbers: Read your P&L, manage wages, track daily KPIs, and bring sharp commercial thinking to every week.

Perks and benefits

Be part of a founder-led Aussie brand going global, driven by community, movement, and being 1% Better Every Day

Generous team discounts across all LSKD gear, plus exclusive partner perks

Genuine professional development - leadership workshops, mentorship, and full access to our LSKD book library

Complete well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team fitness initiatives and local community sweat sessions built right into your week

A fast-paced, collaborative culture where good ideas get backed and your voice counts

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring to the team

The Ideal Team Player: Hungry, Humble, Smart - with genuine empathy and people leadership in your DNA.

Inspiring Retail Leadership: Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams in high-energy retail environments - 3 to 5 years in similar apparel or flagship spaces desirable.

People-First Mindset: You measure your own success by the confidence, growth, and development of your team.

Natural Connector: You love connection, build real rapport easily, and know how to plug the store into the local active community.

• Everyday Athlete:However you like to sweat, you live it - health and movement are part of who you are.

Availability:Must be available to work full-time, Tuesday to Saturday roster.