General Manager at KidStrong South Austin

KidStrong of Macleod Trail; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KidStrong South Austin is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the center, drive membership growth, and ensure a thriving environment for coaches, kids, and families.

You will oversee operations, lead a coaching team, and actively engage with parents and the local community to deliver KidStrong’s high-energy, growth-focused program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a children-focused environment.
• Ability to drive sales and member engagement.
• Strong communication with parents and staff.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Center Operations: manage center operations, KPIs, and staffing; ensure a spotless center and smooth operations.
• Leadership: recruit, train, and develop coaches; communicate clearly with the team via Slack and Email.
• Coaching: deliver curriculum, coach 3–5 classes weekly, and track attendance using KS Coaches App.
• Interacting: supervise staff, collaborate with families, and coordinate with the franchisee and HQ teams.

Skills

Coaching Background

People Skills

Tech Savvy

CPR Certification

Natural Leader

Team Player

Adaptable

Tools

Google

Microsoft

Job description

Job Posting: KidStrong General Manager

Center: KidStrong South Austin

Reports To: Sheri McDonald

Compensation: 50-65,000/yr

Welcome to KidStrong, where we help kids win at life! If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we want you to be our next General Manager.
Think you can juggle a tablet, a toddler, and a high-five simultaneously? Then keep reading!

As the General Manager, you’ll be working to create an amazing environment where coaches, kids, and families thrive.
Your mission? Drive sales, keep members happier than a kid in a candy store, and make every day at KidStrong extraordinary!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Center Operations:

• Master the Numbers: Know your KPIs and financials inside and out
• Relationship Guru: Be the friendly face everyone loves to see
• Keep it Running: Maintain a spotless center and a smooth operation
• Delegate Tasks: Make sure your team is on point and you aren’t burnt out
• Flex Your Weekly Schedule: Work 4 weekdays and 1 weekend shift
• Drive Membership: Work with your team to set goals and fill those class spots
• Lead the Charge: Dial the phones, send the texts, and turn the leads into KidStrong members
• Be the Face: Arrange and attend local events that make KidStrong the talk of the town

Leadership:

• Foster Growth: Inspire your team to be their best selves on and off the blue floor
• Recruit & Train: Find, onboard, and develop rockstar coaches
• Develop: Use KidStrong’s awesome training tools to help continue the professional development of yourself and others
• Stay Connected: Communicate clearly via Slack and Email

Coaching:

• Be Hands-On: Deliver our awesome curriculum and high-fives in equal measure
• Keep your finger on the pulse: Actively coach 3-5 classes a week
• Track Progress: Use the KS Coaches App to monitor attendance and achievements
• Stay Active: Navigate a physically demanding environment with the energy of a kid on a sugar rush.
• Certification: Achieve Coach Certification through KidStrong HQ Training

Who You’ll Interact With:

• Supervise: Assistant General Manager, Lead Coach, and other coaches
• Collaborate: Center team members and families – you’re basically the glue
• Coordinate: Area Developer (Franchisee) and KidStrong HQ team members

We want to hear from people who have:

• Coaching Background: Experience with kids aged 15 months to 11 years
• People Skills: Chat up parents and guardians with ease
• Tech Savvy: Practical experience with Google, Microsoft and social media platforms
• CPR Certification (or willing to receive)
• High Standards: Set and uphold high standards
• Natural Leader: Lead from the front a beacon of KidStrong’s core values
• Goal-Oriented: Focus on achieving KidStrong’s goals – aim high, always
• Teacher: Ensure effective transfer of knowledge
• Professional: React well under pressure and treat others with respect
• Performer: Engage with high energy and clarity – think cruise director meets camp counselor
• Mentor: Develop and nurture relationships
• Organizer: Plan work activities and set realistic goals
• Communicator: Speak and write clearly and informatively
• Team Player: Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Adaptable: Embrace change and innovation
• Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
• Make a real difference in kids' lives every day.
• Grow your career with ongoing professional development.

KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain, physical & character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals.

OUR PEOPLE:

- Want to work with great people

- Want personal and professional growth

- Want to make an impact

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to KidStrong Corporate.

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We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves and our program. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.

WE ARE HUMBLE PROFESSIONALS.

We want to hire and develop the best people in the world to be on our TEAM.

WE DO MORE THAN EXPECTED.

Every interaction is a chance to provide an amazing experience for our members, parents, and teammates.

WE MAKE EACH OTHER BETTER.

We are dedicated to having people on the team that make the rest of the team better. We want leaders that have a ripple effect on those around them.