Overview
The Starz Program is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager to help launch a new franchise location in Northern Virginia, DC, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase. 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-6pm. Some work will be conducted on-site at partner schools, while administrative work can be done remotely on a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter willing to teach classes and roll up their sleeves to help launch the program in a new market.
*Candidates must live in the DMV area year-round and be available to work during the entire 2025-26 school year, ideally for 2+ school years, with potential to grow with the company.*
Responsibilities
Teach Classes
- Teach approx. 6-8 classes each week; must be able to teach and sub for ALL classes (dance/ballet, cheerleading, and various 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 Leadership
- Serve as a lead instructor for the local team of instructors.
- Help to recruit and hire new instructors.
- Train new instructors by providing on-site and remote training.
- Conduct regular check-ins and on-site observations to support instructors.
- Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable of all program curriculum in order to coach and support instructors on class curriculum. Help to modify curriculum as needed.
- Maintain weekly communication with instructors to provide updates, support, and answer questions.
- Lead in-person and remote team meetings as needed to share updates and build team culture.
Area Leadership
- Serve as the face of the program across the region. Attend local meetings and other events as needed to represent the program.
- Build and maintain positive local relationships with staff, partners, parents, students, and community groups.
Partner Relationships & Class Scheduling
- Help to market and recruit new schools and partners into the program, with a goal to launch 10+ new school partners during the 2025-26 school year.
- Build and maintain strong, positive, and professional relationships with all partner schools.
- Proactively schedule classes and coordinate class logistics with partner sites.
- Manage and respond to inquiries from partner sites and parents in a timely and professional manner.
Other Duties
- 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
- Must be an excellent teacher with experience and a passion for teaching groups of children ages 2-10.
- Must have experience in a leadership position managing or coaching others.
- Must have some relevant program management experience coordinating programs, partnerships, and/or program administrative tasks.
- Must have a background and passion for dance, cheerleading, and/or sports with a willingness to learn how to teach all classes.
- Must live in or near Northern Virginia with reliable transportation to travel to partner sites across Northern Virginia, DC, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase.
- Must be available to work year-round (during the school year + summers).
- Must be extremely reliable, 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:
- $25/hour for teaching and subbing for classes (approx. 6-8 hrs/week)
- $18/hour for administrative work (approx. 10-20 hrs/week)
- Performance bonus potential
This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with children, children's fitness, and is interested in developing leadership and program management skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tysons, VA 22102
