General Manager of Child Sports and Fitness Program
Three questions...
Are you looking to play a meaningful role?
Are you comfortable communicating with both children and adults?
Can you build a team and lead other people?
Are you computer savvy?
If, and only if, the answer to all four of these questions is "YES!", then please keep reading.
We GIVE YOU:
A FUN job that will let you make a lasting difference in kid's lives
A GUARANTEED bi-weekly salary
A CONSISTENT weekly schedule
SUPPORT in your job
OPPORTUNITY to grow and enhance your skill set
POTENTIAL to increase your role over time
INDEPENDENCE to do the job your are entrusted with
A COMPANY CULTURE that you can be proud to be part of with leaders that care
JumpBunch of North/Central Long Island--a Top Childrens' Fitness program is currently looking for someone to join, lead a team of coaches that deliver weekly classes aimed at introducing young children to sports and fitness in a non-competitive environment, and manage the scheduling of classes.
As the Manager, you will direct the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of all coaches. You will train, schedule, and coordinate all coaching activity while staying ahead of future coaching needs by proactively anticipating demand. Leading by example, a large portion of your time will be dedicated to teaching classes in schools to children ranging in age from 2-10 years. Though the specific times may vary, you will work approximately 6-8 hours each day either from your home or in the field at schools or meeting points. You will be provided with proprietary curriculum, operating systems, and equipment for classes that are resources of a nationally franchised program.
Sample of Specific Duties for the Director:
Coach classes daily, maintaining a schedule of 12-18 classes totaling approximately 10-15 working hours per week
Serves as a substitute coach as needed due to sickness and other unexpected coach absences
Coordinate and schedule programs with school directors
Manage and maintain all sports and activity equipment
Administrative duties via our class management tool
Use our applicant tracking system to post jobs and screen potential new coaches
Initiate contact with applicants and conduct interviews by phone, in person, and in group settings
Takes initiative to identify a variety of sources for potential coach candidates
Facilitate the on-boarding process
Use approved training methods and materials to initially train all new coaches
Assists with free demo classes as needed
Monitors and inspects coach performance during probationary periods
Provides oversight and evaluation to all coaches on consistent basis after probationary period ends
Coordinates and communicates coach schedules and lesson plans
Serves as primary point of contact for coaches as well as contacts at schools being served
Provides weekly reports to franchise owner and regularly consults with them on business demands
Work Environment and Requirements:
Outside of classes taught, will work from home or other available location
Must provide own computer and internet connection
Must provide own mobile phone with calling plan adequate to handle required demand and with text and voice mail capability
Teaching schedule may be arranged with preferred days as possible to allow time for other weekly duties
Must allocate your time to cover teaching schedule, external recruiting, and internal training/coordination
Must have your own car and maintain appropriate liability insurance
Travel time is included in compensation unless otherwise noted specifically
Must meet or exceed any state requirement to work with children
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from children to established business leaders
Must be able to lift and transport equipment of varying weight and size for classes
Must be able to execute a series of 30 minute to 1 hour classes that includes bending, stooping, squatting, jumping, jogging, reaching, and talking with a high energy level
Weekly schedule will be approximately 30-35 hours but may vary up or down depending upon demands at any given time