Part-Time Center Manager - Kids Coding

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Code Ninjas Rancho Bernardo is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Center Manager to oversee daily operations, support and supervise our instructional team, and drive student enrollment and retention.

The ideal candidate balances customer service, sales, staff leadership, and student engagement, with flexibility for weekday afternoons and Saturdays. Coding experience is helpful but not required; enthusiasm for technology and willingness to learn our programs is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management, education, childcare, tutoring, enrichment programs, customer service, or sales.
• Experience supervising employees or coordinating a team is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with children ages five and older.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicating with parents and following up with prospective customers.
• Comfortable using computers, scheduling systems, email, and basic business software.
• Knowledge of coding or technology is helpful, but the ability and willingness to learn are essential.
• Must enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Must be available during weekday afternoons and Saturdays.
• Must successfully complete all required background and child-safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the center’s daily operations and ensure all classes and programs run smoothly.
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming learning environment.
• Manage student attendance, scheduling, makeup sessions, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure center policies, safety procedures, and brand standards are consistently followed.
• Provide the owner with regular updates regarding center activities, staffing, enrollment, and performance.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support instructors.
• Assign staff responsibilities based on enrollment and student needs.
• Monitor instructor performance and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Arrange coverage for employee absences and resolve scheduling issues.
• Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
• Create a fun, encouraging, and safe environment where students can learn and grow.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, scheduling, and center programs.
• Address parent questions or concerns calmly, promptly, and effectively.
• Ensure every family receives a consistently positive experience.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective families.
• Conduct center tours and explain Code Ninjas programs clearly and enthusiastically.
• Follow up with leads, trial families, and former members.
• Convert tours and trial sessions into enrollments.
• Support student retention by maintaining strong communication with current families.
• Assist with marketing, community outreach, camps, events, and promotional activities.
• Track leads, tours, enrollments, cancellations, and follow-up activities

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Sales

Communication

Time management

Computers

Tools

Scheduling systems

Email

Business software

Job description

Code Ninjas Rancho Bernardo is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Center Manager to oversee daily operations, support and supervise our instructional team, and drive student enrollment and retention.

The ideal candidate balances customer service, sales, staff leadership, and student engagement, with flexibility for weekday afternoons and Saturdays. Coding experience is helpful but not required; enthusiasm for technology and willingness to learn our programs is essential.