Center Director / Assistant Center Director or Internship

About the role

Oversee daily operations of the center on Tuesdays - Saturdays
Effectively communicate about, and promptly follow up on, all camp or center related inquiries in-person, over email, or on socials
Coordinate local marketing efforts within budget, including charitable donations
Coordinate digital marketing efforts within budget, including regular posts on our behalf
Follow up on leads, schedule tours, and close deals
Provide center tours while maintaining awareness of students currently in the center
Work with parents to define children’s learning needs
Supervise, engage, and interact with children and families in the center
Ensure that parents understand how their child is learning and progressing
Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars
Recruit, organize, and coordinate staff
Engage and oversee sensei to ensure team needs are met
Ensure the center is a fun and safe learning environment for our students
Assist and/or plan, organize, promote, and conduct special activities as needed during work hours
Uphold corporate standards with respect to center cleanliness & operational standards

Responsibilities

• Ability to think on the fly and be perceptive to center dynamics
• Report daily/weekly/monthly to the executive team on center, student, and personal progress
• Address emergency/accident issues regarding patrons and facilities.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information in an effective manner.
• Represent the program in a positive light to the participants, employees, and community
• Responsible for following all prescribed safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• MUST be at least 21 years of age and MUST be able to pass a background check
• 2-3 years working in a camp, after school, recreation or school setting with children ages 5 and up is REQUIRED
• Currently enrolled or have graduated from College or University, Degree preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of business operations and team leadership a plus
• Must be fun to work with and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Extraordinary attention to detail and deadline oriented. We can't miss dates or overlook customers
• Working knowledge of basic computer practices and procedures, as well as familiarity with technology, Microsoft suite, social media, and office equipment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to understand and communicate written/oral forms and instructions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with participants, staff, vendors, parents, and providers
• Ability to invest time and energy into understanding the implementation of our core programs
• Ability to work independently and to submit and maintain records efficiently, accurately and prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to document and develop clear internal and external operational procedures

Qualifications

• CPR certification and First Aid knowledge preferred but not required

Skills

• Enthusiasm for working with kids REQUIRED
• Working knowledge of basic computer practices and procedures, as well as familiarity with technology, Microsoft suite, social media, and office equipment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to understand and communicate written/oral forms and instructions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with participants, staff, vendors, parents, and providers
• Ability to invest time and energy into understanding the implementation of our core programs
• Ability to work independently and to submit and maintain records efficiently, accurately and prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to document and develop clear internal and external operational procedures

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms

Pay

Hourly to start and work time can be flexible for 30-40 hours per week. Pay rate based on experience with possible incentives aligned to center growth, and could transition to salary and bonus in year two.

Schedule

Preliminary work hours will most likely be: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1PM to 9PM, plus Saturday 9AM to 5PM.

About Us

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.