General Manager

KidStrong Pembroke Pines; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonuses

Total compensation

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Leadership training

Career advancement

Job summary

KidStrong Pembroke Pines is seeking a General Manager to lead a brand-new center from the ground up, guiding pre-sale activities and building the founding team.

You’ll drive memberships, develop community partnerships, and create a strong local presence while shaping culture and delivering outstanding family experiences as the center opens and grows.

This leadership role emphasizes coaching, sales, operations, and people development in a fast-paced, energetic Pembroke Pines environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong background or interest in coaching, fitness, athletics, education, child development, or youth programs.
• Experience in sales, customer service, or business operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the center’s pre-sale strategy and execution, driving founding memberships ahead of opening.
• Build relationships and generate awareness throughout the Pembroke Pines community.
• Develop local partnerships and participate in community events to build the KidStrong brand.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop coaches and team members.
• Create a positive, energetic culture for both employees and families.
• Own center performance, including sales, membership growth, retention, and operational goals.
• Partner closely with the Assistant General Manager to ensure strong day-to-day execution.
• Build relationships with members and deliver an exceptional family experience.
• Manage staffing and class schedules based on center needs and demand.
• Coach approximately 3–5 KidStrong classes per week and lead by example.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming center.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales

Communication

Job description

General Manager – KidStrong Pembroke Pines

Location: KidStrong Pembroke Pines
Reports To: Barb Volk, Area Developer & Jake Metsky, Regional Operations Manager

Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

At KidStrong, our mission is simple: We help parents raise smarter, stronger, more confident kids—with character.

We’re a high-energy team of leaders with backgrounds in coaching, fitness, athletics, child development, education, sales, and operations. What brings us together is a passion for developing kids, building great teams, and creating an incredible experience for families.

As we continue to grow our South Florida region, we’re looking for a General Manager who wants to build something—not simply manage it.

If you love leading people, developing teams, driving results, and being part of an energetic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join KidStrong?

KidStrong South Florida is growing, and we’re looking for motivated leaders who want to build a long‑term career with us.

This is a unique opportunity to launch a brand-new KidStrong center from the ground up—leading the pre-sale, building your founding team, developing relationships within the Pembroke Pines community, and creating a strong membership base before the doors even open.

From pre-sale through grand opening and beyond, you’ll have the opportunity to build the culture, team, and community that will define KidStrong Pembroke Pines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $55,000–$60,000/year, based on experience
• Quarterly & Milestone Performance Bonuses
• Total Compensation Potential: $65,000–$80,000+/year
• 401(k)
• Health & dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities within our growing South Florida region

The Role

As General Manager, you are the leader of your center and ultimately responsible for its people, culture, growth, operations, and member experience.

During the pre-opening phase, you’ll play a critical role in building momentum for KidStrong Pembroke Pines. You’ll lead the pre-sale membership campaign, connect with prospective families, build community partnerships, recruit and develop your team, and help ensure the center opens with a strong foundation.

Once open, you’ll continue to lead from the front—developing your team, driving sales and membership growth, delivering an exceptional member experience, and stepping onto the floor to coach alongside your team.

This is not a traditional 9–5 desk job. Our strongest General Managers are visible, engaged leaders who know their team, know their families, understand their numbers, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever needed.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the center’s pre-sale strategy and execution, driving founding memberships ahead of opening
• Build relationships and generate awareness throughout the Pembroke Pines community
• Develop local partnerships and participate in community events to build the KidStrong brand
• Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop coaches and team members
• Create a positive, energetic culture for both employees and families
• Own center performance, including sales, membership growth, retention, and operational goals
• Partner closely with the Assistant General Manager to ensure strong day-to-day execution
• Build relationships with members and deliver an exceptional family experience
• Manage staffing and class schedules based on center needs and demand
• Coach approximately 3–5 KidStrong classes per week and lead by example
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming center

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is equal parts leader, operator, motivator, and coach.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 1–3+ years of leadership or management experience
• A strong background or interest in coaching, fitness, athletics, education, child development, or youth programs
• Experience in sales, customer service, or business operations
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The confidence and drive to build membership and community awareness for a new location
• The ability to coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment
• A genuine ability to connect with both kids and parents
• Weekend availability, as weekends are some of our busiest and most important days

Certifications

The following certifications are required and may be obtained after hire:

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements

This is an active role. General Managers should be comfortable:

• Staying active and energetic throughout the day
• Demonstrating movements and coaching children
• Being on their feet for extended periods
• Lifting up to 50 pounds as needed

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can launch a new center, build a team, grow a business, connect with your community, and make a meaningful impact on kids and families, we want to hear from you.