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KidStrong

KidStrong General Manager Cedar Rapids

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Training and Development

Job Description

KidStrong is a leading child development training center dedicated to the brain, physical, and character development of children from walkers through 11 years old. Operating through independently owned franchises, KidStrong provides a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and delivered by professionals committed to fostering the growth and potential of every child who attends the center. The Cedar Rapids franchise of KidStrong is currently seeking a dynamic and high-energy General Manager to lead the center's operations. This individual will play a key role in driving membership sales, fostering community outreach, and maintaining a culture of continuous learning and development among the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Previous management experience
  • athletic and/or coaching background
  • passion for working with children
  • ability to achieve Coach Certification
  • complete required training
  • comfortable communicating with parents/guardians
  • CPR certification
  • ability to work in a physically intensive environment

Job Qualifications

  • Athletic and/or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids
  • passion for working with children
  • achieve Coach Certification through HQ Training and Certification team
  • complete required training through LearnUpon
  • comfortable speaking to parents/guardians
  • prior experience as pediatric OT/PT is a plus
  • previous management experience
  • experience with Slack, Google, ZenPlanner, LearnUpon, CareerPlug, ADP, and FranConnect preferred
  • intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
  • CPR certified

Job Duties

  • Understand the center's KPIs and financials to make informed and responsible business decisions
  • build and maintain relationships with families and provide exceptional customer service
  • oversee center-level initiatives like training and brand consistency
  • daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center with delegation of tasks
  • set and communicate coach schedules
  • maintain flawless lead management by conducting call drives to new and existing leads
  • delegate sales responsibilities including call drives, trial conversion, and event booking
  • schedule, promote, and sell KidStrong events such as camps and parties
  • source and attend local events to increase brand awareness and drive incremental leads and memberships
  • foster a coaching culture
  • continuously assess and document coaches based on the KidStrong Coach DNA profile and class quality
  • recruit, screen, interview, onboard, manage, train, and evaluate coaching candidates
  • ensure compliance with paperwork and company policies
  • lead coaching candidates through training and evaluations
  • manage and support ongoing professional development of staff through LearnUpon
  • lead center level staff meetings focused on culture, development, product, and performance
  • attend weekly leadership meetings
  • coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum focusing on brain, physical, and character development
  • create positive interactions with students and families
  • communicate the purpose behind KidStrong curriculum clearly
  • use KS Coaches App to record attendance and awards
  • work in a physically intensive environment
  • coach approximately 3-5 hours per week

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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