Overview

The Starz Program is seeking an Assistant Manager to help manage the daily operations of a youth enrichment program in Northern Virginia. Starz provides dance, cheerleading, and sports classes to children ages 2-12 directly in preschools and elementary schools. The position will require approx. 20-30 hours per week Mon-Fri between the hours of 9am-5pm. Most work will take place Mon-Thurs between 10am-4pm. Some work will be conducted on-site at partner schools, while administrative work can be done remotely on a flexible schedule.

Candidates must live in the DMV area year-round and be available to work during the entire 2025-26 school year. This is a great opportunity for a college student, recent college grad, or young professional interested in gaining valuable work experience in the youth enrichment space while building leadership and program management skills.

Responsibilities

Teach Classes (10%)

Teach approx. 2-8 classes each week (dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, and/or sports) and serve as a model coach for the team.
Manage team call-outs and serve as the primary back-up instructor for the team.

Team Management (50%)

Serve as the manager, mentor, and main point of contact for a local team of part-time instructors (mostly local college students).
Maintain weekly e-mail, text, and phone communication with instructors to provide updates, support, and answer questions.
Help the Area Owner to recruit and hire new instructors. Build relationships with local colleges to develop a recruitment pipeline for new instructors.
Train new instructors by providing on-site and remote training.
Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable of all Starz program curriculum in order to coach and support instructors on class curriculum. Help to modify curriculum as needed.
Lead in-person and remote team meetings as needed to share updates and build a positive and supportive team culture.

Partner Relationships & Class Scheduling (30%)

Build and maintain strong, positive, and professional relationships with all partner schools (mostly daycares and elementary schools).
Help the Area Owner to conduct outreach to new schools to market the program.
Proactively schedule classes and coordinate class logistics with partner schools.
Manage and respond to inquiries from partner schools and parents in a timely and professional manner.
Serve as the face of the program across the region. Attend local meetings and other events as needed to represent the program.

Other Duties (10%)

Attend weekly in-person and virtual check-in meetings with the Area Owner.
Help to lead monthly staff meetings, attend franchise calls, and special events.
Manage program databases, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Assist the Area Owner with other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

Experience and passion for working with children ages 2-12.
Experience directly managing or coaching others, ideally college students.
Background and a passion for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, and/or sports/fitness, with a willingness to train staff on all program curriculum.
Must live in or near Northern Virginia with reliable transportation to travel to partner schools across Northern Virginia (Arlington/McLean/Fairfax).
Must be available to work year-round (during the school year + summers).
Must be extremely reliable, responsible, a strong communicator, professional, and organized.
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.

Compensation & Perks:

$25/class for teaching and subbing for classes (on-site at partner schools, approx. 2-8 hrs/week)
$18/hour for administrative work (remote, approx. 10-20 hrs/week)
Paid training
Semi-annual bonus potential based on performance
Monthly expense reimbursement stipends
Access to a national network of Starz program leaders
Growth, promotion opportunities, and mentorship

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201

The Starz Program

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