Assistant Operations Manager (JFK)

CLEAR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR is hiring an Assistant Operations Manager to lead daily floor operations at our airport station. You will be on the floor most of your shift, coaching a team to deliver exceptional security, service, and sales while upholding TSA and CLEAR procedures.

You will partner with the General Manager, manage shift briefings, and maintain strong relationships with airport and airline stakeholders. This role requires adaptability and hands-on leadership in a high‑volume setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years leadership in a customer-facing operation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with daily technology usage.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Compliance with CLEAR, airport, state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Spend 80% on the floor in a customer-facing environment at the airport.
• Ensure CLEAR and TSA policy and procedures are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity.
• Monitor & drive security, service & sales on each shift.
• Coach, mentor, and train the team to meet sales and customer service goals and standards.
• Oversee asset control & devices - understand how our technology works & be able to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Represent CLEAR throughout the airport, TSA and airline community by building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage incident prevention and responses.
• Attend station management team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing ops

People coaching

Operations management

Job description

The Assistant Operations Manager will be a part of our airport leadership team, reporting to the General Manager and leading and driving the daily floor operations at your station. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a hands-on coach for security, customer service and sales.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Spend 80% of time on the floor in a customer-facing environment at the airport
• Ensure CLEAR and TSA policy and procedures are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity
• Monitor & drive security, service & sales on each shift
• Manage shift briefings, debriefs & huddles, as well as any changes, breaks, and rotations Coach, mentor, and train the team to meet sales and customer service goals and standards
• Oversee asset control & devices - understand how our technology works & be able to troubleshoot when necessary
• Represent CLEAR throughout the airport, TSA and airline community by building strong stakeholder relationships
• Manage incident prevention and responses
• Attend station management team meetings

Ideal candidates will have:

• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a customer-facing operation (i.e. retail, restaurants, hospitality, rental cars).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Proficiency in using technology daily in your work
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by CLEAR, airport, state and federal regulations
• Availability to work a non-traditional schedule (i.e. weekends, holidays, early mornings, and/or evenings)
• Successful completion of CLEAR, airport, and government screening as applicable, and CLEAR background checks, including but not limited to a drug test. This may also include federal Personnel Security (PerSec) SF-85 screening, depending on your work assignment

About CLEAR:

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

Note: The SF-85 background check is adjudicated by the Department of Homeland Security. This screening may include, but is not limited to, additional criminal screening, credit checks, and verification of identity and citizenship or immigration status, as required by federal security screening standards.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.