General Manager

General Manager Job Description:

At KidStrong we help parents build stronger, smarter, high character kids. Our team of unicorns is an elite group of individuals with a background in child development, physical education, former athletes, personal trainers, and pediatric occupational and physical therapists. Here’s what it looks like working for KidStrong:

Are you looking for that workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and professional team that love what they do? Our San Antonio region is rapidly growing and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids, and make an impact on their lives. Do you have what it takes to join the KidStrong Team?

We have an immediate need for a high-energy, hyper-organized, passionate General Manager. We will grow the San Antonio market to 3-5 centers total! This position is a Tuesday through Saturday role.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while overseeing operational functions and driving sales and memberships.
• Provide leadership, daily sales, and member relations at the center.
• This critical position must have a solid understanding of sales and operational excellence. As the lead for the sales function, the General Manager must execute a lead generation / marketing strategies plan to increase sales as well as engage in customer relations with members and parents.
• This leader must pose a high caliber approach to organization and be a self motivator that is hungry to meet and beat goals.
• This is a salaried position with raises tied to performance, but this is NOT a typical 9-5 job.
• The General Manager must be flexible and adaptable to shift hours to ensure the center runs optimally, and leads and members are communicated with quickly.
• Provides excellent leadership and management to create a positive, successful environment for staff and clients.
• Properly manages and exceeds all KidStrong sales and operational budgets.
• Responsible for overseeing the sales process and systems.
• Works closely with the Head Coach of the center to ensure that the staff and center are looked after.
• Builds and maintains KidStrong class size through scheduling optimization.
• Models all center activities through self-involvement (leading by example).
• Communicate with coaches regarding all trials and any specifics about the prospective member.
• Timely response and follow-through with all KidStrong corporate/owner requests, and client and lead requests.
• Maintains and updates social media on a daily basis according to brand rules.
• Enforces KidStrong corporate policies, business practices, systems and processes.
• Ensures that all front desk systems are followed such as proper Member Check-In, telephone inquiries (general and sales related), guest registration, cash handling, delinquent account procedures, customer care calls, and change requests.
• Coach a minimum of 4 KidStrong classes weekly according to center needs.
• Provides and maintains the highest level of customer service.
• Responsible for ensuring that the facility is clean, maintained and operationally sound (along with the Head Coach).

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3+ years of management experience, including overseeing all aspects of company management.
• Minimum 2-3 years of previous sales experience.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including a full Saturday, with specific hours dependent on the needs of the center.
• Be promotionally-oriented and have the ability to schedule trials through company required vetting.
• Understanding of all performance metrics (KPI's), revenue, inventory, payroll, cost controls and facilities maintenance.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, manage client and staff concerns, and be a self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious spirit with open, participative leadership style and drive for excellence.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and professional demeanor.
• Practical work experience using Google Workspace products.
• Previous management experience with children and fitness industry strongly preferred.
• Be promotionally-oriented and have the ability to schedule trials through company required vetting.
• Understanding of all performance metrics (KPI's), revenue, inventory, payroll, cost controls and facilities maintenance.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, manage client and staff concerns, and be a self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious spirit with open, participative leadership style and drive for excellence.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and professional demeanor.
• Practical work experience using Google Workspace products.
• Previous management experience with children and fitness industry strongly preferred.

Experience

• Management: 2 years (Required)
• Leadership Development: 2 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Required)
• Phone stamina - this position makes 20+ hours of calls per week (~300 phone calls per week)

Compensation

$46,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

2 weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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.

Detail your prior experience with outbound phone sales - i.e., how many calls were made and what types of product/services were you selling? *

What prior experience have you had working with children? *

Why do you feel you would make a great General Manager for KidStrong? *

What do you consider to be the key to being a successful salesperson? *

Why KidStrong? *

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KIDSTRONG TEAM

WE ARE STUDENTS.

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.