Studio Manager & Lead Coach - Shape Young Dancers

Ascendance Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training in acrobatics and circus

Upskilling in preschool program

Leadership role opportunities

Job summary

Ascendance Academy is a Sydney-based dance and circus education studio seeking a studio manager who acts as a leader, mentor, and role model. You will own daily operations, drive enrolments, and nurture staff and student growth in a supportive environment.

You will teach across ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop, while expanding skills into acro, circus, and our preschool program with full training provided. Join a culture built on positivity and care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum 5 years' experience teaching dance.
• Proficiency in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the studio day-to-day for students and families.
• Own day-to-day operations: admin, scheduling, enrolments, and family communications.
• Track studio KPIs — membership growth, retention, and enrolment targets.
• Contribute to events including concerts, open days, and school holiday programs.
• Run daily team meetings and lead the junior leadership program.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Strong communication

Reliable and organised

Education

Qualifications in dance or education

Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Ascendance Academy is a Sydney-based dance and circus education studio seeking a studio manager who acts as a leader, mentor, and role model. You will own daily operations, drive enrolments, and nurture staff and student growth in a supportive environment.

You will teach across ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop, while expanding skills into acro, circus, and our preschool program with full training provided. Join a culture built on positivity and care.