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The Starz Program · 6 days ago

Youth Program Director

Richmond, VA

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$200/hr - $400/hr

The Starz Program is a franchise children's fitness enrichment program that provides various classes to children ages 2-12. They are seeking a highly motivated Director of Operations to oversee daily operations and support part-time instructors in Richmond, VA and Washington, D.C.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Executive Director and part-time instructors to ensure that each location is meeting its goals and that daily operations are running smoothly

Meet at the beginning of each week with the Executive Director to discuss weekly business goals for each location. Connect regularly throughout the week to tackle projects together and check-in on action items. Proactively ask questions and provide updates

Foster a positive, mission-driven culture that promotes collaboration, positivity, accountability, and high-quality programming

Recruit qualified instructors year-round. Manage and respond to online job posts on Indeed and Handshake. Build partnerships with local colleges and organizations to build strong pipelines of candidates

Onboard and train new instructors to ensure that they are prepared to teach high-quality Starz classes

Provide ongoing guidance, support, and mentorship to part-time instructors

Offboard instructors as they transition off of the team

Manage the master seasonal class schedule and assign instructors to classes each season

Work with school partners to book classes and coordinate class logistics

Communicate with school partners and parents about class details

Develop partnerships with new schools and community organizations in order to book new classes and summer camps. This may include creating a target lists of schools, sending outreach emails, making cold calls, and conducting in-person school visits to promote the program

Serve as a trusted leader in the region and an additional point of contact for local school and community partners to ensure high customer satisfaction

Must be willing to teach Starz classes (dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, sports, fitness) in order to serve as a model instructor for the team and to understand the Starz curriculum and classroom dynamics

Serve as a back-up sub to teach classes if an instructor calls out sick

Support instructors with class curriculum and classroom management

Conduct site observations to ensure that instructors are teaching high-quality classes

Manage program databases with class details and rosters

Manage compliance documents and processes

Manage class equipment, instructor supplies, and student t-shirts

Represent the organization at regional events, conferences, and on monthly Starz franchise calls

Qualification

Program ManagementTeaching ExperienceLeadership SkillsClassroom ManagementOperational SkillsPeople ManagementCommunication SkillsProactive AttitudePassion for EducationMentorshipOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Passion for Starz's mission

Experience teaching children and excellent classroom management skills

Experience in program management, ideally in the education, youth enrichment, or non-profit space

Experience in people management, preferably managing college students, young professionals, or part-time staff

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Proof of a valid driver's license

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be able to lift and carry class equipment and supplies up to 20 pounds

Must be able to walk, sit, bend, squat, raise arms above head, run short distances, and move around a classroom or similar type space to teach fitness classes and monitor students without limitation