Assistant General Manager

kidstrongcareers; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

KidStrong Assistant General Manager is the second in command at the center, partnering with the General Manager to foster a culture of learning and development for coaches and families, and to drive sales performance and reduce attrition.

This role combines leadership, customer service, coaching, and operations, including scheduling, events, training staff via LearnUpon, and maintaining brand standards to create an exceptional kid-focused experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching children aged 15 months to 11 years.
• Passion for working with children and communicating with parents.
• Coach Certification and HQ certification training.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee center operations and KPI tracking with GM.
• Sell and schedule events, camps, and parties to boost profits.
• Lead and develop coaching staff using LearnUpon for training.
• Maintain strong family relationships and customer service.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Customer service

Sales skills

Event planning

Education

CPR certification

Coach Certification

Tools

LearnUpon

ADP

ZenPlanner

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Title: KidStrong Assistant General Manager

KidStrong Assistant General Managers are the second in command when it comes to the center. It’s the responsibility of the Assistant General Manager to work closely with the General Manager on fostering a culture of learning and development for both their coaches and families that attend the center and delivering key business results such as sales performance and lowering member attrition. The Assistant General Manager is a talented, welcoming, and engaging leader who is focused on delivering an exceptional experience for the kids, families, and team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CENTER OPERATIONS

• Understand the center’s key KPIs and financials to make informed and responsible business decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with KidStrong families to align with our core values and provide exceptional customer service.
• Oversee center initiatives i.e. center maintenance, training, brand consistency, etc.
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center
• The typical schedule includes 4 weekdays and 1-weekend shift with specific hours dependent on the needs of the center.
• Communicate any Coach schedule changes using appropriate scheduling and communication platforms.
• Sell and schedule events such as camps and parties, to maximize center profitability.

SALES

• Maintain flawless lead management by conducting call drives to new and existing leads in the Center’s CRM tool.
• Finalize sales and bookings that are generated through online self-sign-up flow.
• Source and attend local events to increase brand awareness, and drive incremental leads and memberships.

LEADERSHIP

• Foster a coaching culture - see something, say something.
• Continuously assess and document coaches based on the KidStrong Coach DNA profile and class quality.
• Partner with the General Manager on onboarding, managing, training, and evaluating coaching candidates.
• Manage and support the ongoing professional development of staff through LearnUpon.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack and Email, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.

COACHING

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development for ages ranging from walking to 11 years old approximately as required by business demands.
• Understand the “why” behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
• Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lifting and repeatedly moving equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
• Approximately 5-10 coaching hours per week

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 15 months - 11 years old - a passion for working with children is non‑negotiable! Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics.
• Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required.
• Previous experience in management is preferred but not required.
• Practical work experience with Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Previous experience with systems and platforms such as ZenPlanner, LearnUpon, CareerPlug, and ADP is preferred but not required.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
• CPR certified.