District Manager

About the role

As a District Manager at Sky Zone, you will shape the success of multiple parks by developing leaders, reinforcing standards, and driving consistent operational and financial performance across 7–12 park locations. You will ensure strong operational execution, safety standards, guest experience, and financial performance through consistent presence and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a district of 7–12 park locations, ensuring strong operational execution, safety standards, guest experience, and financial performance through consistent presence and follow-through
• Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers as owners of their business, strengthening clarity around expectations, decision-making, and performance standards
• Translate key performance indicators into clear priorities and actionable plans, helping leaders understand what to focus on, why it matters, and how to drive improvement
• Spend significant time in parks, observing operations, coaching leaders in real time, and reinforcing standards that elevate both performance and culture
• Diagnose performance gaps and identify root causes, implementing practical, sustainable solutions rather than short-term fixes
• Flex leadership and communication style to effectively engage frontline teams, General Managers, and senior leadership across varying situations
• Partner cross-functionally to align district execution with broader company initiatives, priorities, and timelines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in operations, business, or a related field considered a plus
• Multi-unit leadership experience with 5+ years managing six or more locations in customer-facing, performance-driven industries such as hospitality, fitness, retail, food & beverage, or entertainment
• P&L ownership and KPI management with at least 5+ years of experience driving operational execution and financial performance across multiple locations
• Leader development and coaching capability demonstrated by the ability to coach leaders directly to financial results and key business metrics
• Performance improvement experience with a proven track record of developing underperforming leaders or locations and sustaining improved performance over time
• Strong business acumen and leadership agility that enable sound judgment and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-changing operating environment
• Change readiness and flexibility with the ability to pivot effectively as priorities evolve while maintaining focus and momentum
• Values-driven leadership supported by strong organizational, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills
• Schedule flexibility to work weekends and holidays based on business needs
• Travel availability of approximately 70%, including travel within the market and attendance at company meetings as needed
• The ability to remain stationary and move throughout park environments, including working at a computer, communicating by phone or via Teams, and positioning oneself appropriately during park visits to observe and assess park operations

Why this role matters

District Managers play a critical role in shaping the Sky Zone experience — for our guests, our teams, and our business. You are the connective tissue between strategy and execution, ensuring our parks operate safely, efficiently, and joyfully. Through your leadership, presence, and accountability, you directly influence performance, culture, and long-term growth across the district.

Pay

Compensation range is $120-$140k + bonus based on qualifications, experience, and performance.

Benefits

Full-time employees at CircusTrix enjoy a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401k plan with company matching. Eligibility for 401k is based on age and tenure requirements.