Dominique Dawes Academy
Program Manager - New Gym Opening
Dominique Dawes Academy, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239
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Dominique Dawes Academy The Program Manager (PM) at Dominique Dawes Academy will be part of the on-site leadership team, supporting the General Manager in overseeing various aspects of the gym’s successful launch, particularly as it relates to programming, and serving as the in-house gymnastics and ninja expert. They will assist in recruiting and training high-performing coaches, creating a robust program schedule, and ensuring all equipment is prepared to support lesson plan execution leading up to the gym’s opening. Ongoing, the Program Manager is responsible for the operational and quality aspects of program delivery, with a focus on supporting our core recreational gymnastics and ninja offerings. This role also ensures the successful execution of special programs, including camps, open gyms, birthday parties, and events. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the PM helps coordinate lesson plans, class schedules and rotations, and manage staff, while maintaining high-quality standards and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The PM plays a key role in fostering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children and families, while supporting performance goals such as customer satisfaction, retention, and enrollment growth. Key Responsibilities Coaching Team Management: Supervise, schedule, onboard, and develop staff and coaches. Coaching Team Management: Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality instruction and customer service. Coaching Team Management: Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among staff. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Partner with leadership to update curriculum and roll out timely lesson plans. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Coordinate program change-overs, floor scheduling, and class rotations. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Ensure classes and programs run on time and align with established quality standards. Customer Experience: Build and maintain a welcoming, safe, and engaging training environment. Customer Experience: Serve as a point of contact for families, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns with professionalism and care. Customer Experience: Maintain open communication with parents regarding program updates and participant progress. Program & Event Coordination: Support the General Manager, Special Events Coordinator, and staff with planning and managing seasonal camps, special events, open gyms, and birthday parties. Program & Event Coordination: Ensure events are properly staffed, safe, and executed to meet Dominique Dawes Academy’s standards of excellence. Facility & Safety Management: Monitor cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the gym and equipment. Facility & Safety Management: Assist with safety audits, enforce policies, and follow up on incident reports. Facility & Safety Management: Ensure the training floor is maintained as a safe environment for participants and staff. Operational & Administrative Support: Support day-to-day operations in partnership with the General Manager. Operational & Administrative Support: Assist with managing enrollments, tracking participant data, and other administrative tasks. Operational & Administrative Support: Contribute to business growth initiatives and retention strategies. Collaboration with Leadership: Participate in leadership meetings to align goals and priorities. Collaboration with Leadership: Provide insights and recommendations on program improvements and growth opportunities. Collaboration with Leadership: Support strategic planning and contribute to the long-term success of Dominique Dawes Academy programs. Core Competencies Leadership & Team Development – Ability to inspire, coach, and develop staff to achieve program excellence. Organization & Time Management – Skilled at balancing multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Customer Service Orientation – Commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for families and participants. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Uses sound judgment and discretion in handling issues and improving operations. Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal and written skills to effectively engage with staff, families, and leadership. Adaptability & Initiative – Proactive in identifying opportunities and flexible in adapting to evolving program needs. Requirements Strong gymnastics knowledge and experience, either as a participant, coach, or both (required) Previous experience in gymnastics, children’s enrichment, fitness, or youth development programs (required) Prior management or leadership experience preferred Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment Basic knowledge of sales, enrollment, or business development within a service-based environment is a plus CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire) Work Schedule & Environment Onsite presence required to support daily gym operations Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for classes, camps, events, or peak programming times Active, energetic gym environment with frequent interaction with children, parents, and staff Fast-paced and dynamic setting, requiring adaptability to shifting program and operational needs Collaborative, team-focused culture committed to safety, excellence, and fun Physical Requirements Regularly standing, walking, and moving throughout the gym and facility. Frequent lifting, moving, and adjusting of gymnastics/ninja equipment (up to 50 lbs). Ability to assist with spotting and participate in floor activities when needed. Comfortable working in a lively environment with children and families. The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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Program Manager - New Gym Opening
role at
Dominique Dawes Academy The Program Manager (PM) at Dominique Dawes Academy will be part of the on-site leadership team, supporting the General Manager in overseeing various aspects of the gym’s successful launch, particularly as it relates to programming, and serving as the in-house gymnastics and ninja expert. They will assist in recruiting and training high-performing coaches, creating a robust program schedule, and ensuring all equipment is prepared to support lesson plan execution leading up to the gym’s opening. Ongoing, the Program Manager is responsible for the operational and quality aspects of program delivery, with a focus on supporting our core recreational gymnastics and ninja offerings. This role also ensures the successful execution of special programs, including camps, open gyms, birthday parties, and events. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the PM helps coordinate lesson plans, class schedules and rotations, and manage staff, while maintaining high-quality standards and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The PM plays a key role in fostering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children and families, while supporting performance goals such as customer satisfaction, retention, and enrollment growth. Key Responsibilities Coaching Team Management: Supervise, schedule, onboard, and develop staff and coaches. Coaching Team Management: Provide training, mentoring, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality instruction and customer service. Coaching Team Management: Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among staff. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Partner with leadership to update curriculum and roll out timely lesson plans. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Coordinate program change-overs, floor scheduling, and class rotations. Curriculum, Lesson Plans & Floor Scheduling: Ensure classes and programs run on time and align with established quality standards. Customer Experience: Build and maintain a welcoming, safe, and engaging training environment. Customer Experience: Serve as a point of contact for families, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns with professionalism and care. Customer Experience: Maintain open communication with parents regarding program updates and participant progress. Program & Event Coordination: Support the General Manager, Special Events Coordinator, and staff with planning and managing seasonal camps, special events, open gyms, and birthday parties. Program & Event Coordination: Ensure events are properly staffed, safe, and executed to meet Dominique Dawes Academy’s standards of excellence. Facility & Safety Management: Monitor cleanliness, safety, and readiness of the gym and equipment. Facility & Safety Management: Assist with safety audits, enforce policies, and follow up on incident reports. Facility & Safety Management: Ensure the training floor is maintained as a safe environment for participants and staff. Operational & Administrative Support: Support day-to-day operations in partnership with the General Manager. Operational & Administrative Support: Assist with managing enrollments, tracking participant data, and other administrative tasks. Operational & Administrative Support: Contribute to business growth initiatives and retention strategies. Collaboration with Leadership: Participate in leadership meetings to align goals and priorities. Collaboration with Leadership: Provide insights and recommendations on program improvements and growth opportunities. Collaboration with Leadership: Support strategic planning and contribute to the long-term success of Dominique Dawes Academy programs. Core Competencies Leadership & Team Development – Ability to inspire, coach, and develop staff to achieve program excellence. Organization & Time Management – Skilled at balancing multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Customer Service Orientation – Commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for families and participants. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Uses sound judgment and discretion in handling issues and improving operations. Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal and written skills to effectively engage with staff, families, and leadership. Adaptability & Initiative – Proactive in identifying opportunities and flexible in adapting to evolving program needs. Requirements Strong gymnastics knowledge and experience, either as a participant, coach, or both (required) Previous experience in gymnastics, children’s enrichment, fitness, or youth development programs (required) Prior management or leadership experience preferred Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging environment Basic knowledge of sales, enrollment, or business development within a service-based environment is a plus CPR and First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire) Work Schedule & Environment Onsite presence required to support daily gym operations Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for classes, camps, events, or peak programming times Active, energetic gym environment with frequent interaction with children, parents, and staff Fast-paced and dynamic setting, requiring adaptability to shifting program and operational needs Collaborative, team-focused culture committed to safety, excellence, and fun Physical Requirements Regularly standing, walking, and moving throughout the gym and facility. Frequent lifting, moving, and adjusting of gymnastics/ninja equipment (up to 50 lbs). Ability to assist with spotting and participate in floor activities when needed. Comfortable working in a lively environment with children and families. The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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