School Director

Driving Academy; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus potential

Health insurance subsidy

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Free CDL training and testing

Job summary

Driving Academy in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a School Director to act as General Manager of the facility, owning sales and daily operations. Lead a high-performing team to help students earn CDL licenses and begin rewarding careers, driving growth and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will oversee schedules, equipment, and regulatory checks, while mentoring staff to achieve performance goals and excellent student outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in operational management or sales leadership.
• Experience supervising and evaluating teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze performance metrics.
• Strong communication and diplomatic leadership.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across sales, instruction, and administrative departments to meet performance goals and maintain cost controls.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and regular performance evaluations; mentor staff.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal training regulations and maintain safe environments.
• Monitor KPIs, review business processes, manage supply inventory, and oversee vendor contracts.
• Serve as a positive ambassador, address customer feedback, and communicate with regional leadership.

Skills

Operations management

Sales leadership

Team supervision

Budget management

CRM / Office tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or related

Tools

CRM

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Full-time Atlantic City, New Jersey On-site $50K - $70K/yr

About the Role

As the School Director, you will serve as the General Manager of our facility, taking full ownership of both sales and daily branch operations. In this role, you will build and guide a high-performing team dedicated to helping students earn their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and launch rewarding careers. If you are an operational leader who thrives on driving business growth, mentoring staff, and making a tangible, positive impact on students' lives, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a meaningful operation.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, success means mastering our operational workflows, building strong relationships across your team, and taking full ownership of your facility's daily schedules, equipment management, and compliance checks.

Over time, you will consistently meet or exceed sales and profitability goals, foster a team environment grounded in integrity and accountability, and maintain an exceptional standard of student satisfaction and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Business Management: Lead daily operations across sales, instruction, and administrative departments to meet facility performance goals and maintain cost controls within budget.
• Team Leadership & Development: Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and regular performance evaluations. Mentor staff to support their personal and professional growth.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal training regulations. Maintain safe work environments and ensure all vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, insured, and registered.
• Financial & Resource Oversight: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), review business processes, manage supply inventory, and oversee vendor contracts to support facility efficiency.
• Customer & Community Experience: Serve as a positive ambassador for the organization, addressing customer feedback, enhancing service policies, and maintaining clear communication with regional leadership.

What We Are Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in operational management, sales leadership, or facility management.
• Proven track record of supervising, training, and evaluating team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational budgets, review business metrics, and analyze performance trends.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a diplomatic leadership style.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including CRM tools, Google Workspace, or Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Fluency in multiple languages to better serve our diverse student body.
• Prior experience managing fleet equipment, vocational training programs, or regulated operations.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to spend periods sitting at a desk working on a computer, as well as standing, walking, and navigating indoor and outdoor areas (including climbing stairs).
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Willingness to wear required safety equipment (PPE) when inspecting equipment or facilities.

What We Offer

• Monthly performance bonus potential
• Health insurance subsidy
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Free Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training and testing
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities