General Manager Kidstrong Red Deer

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Compensation: $60,000 - $85,000 + per year. · Full-time

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Pay: Compensation: $60,000 - $85,000 + per year.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Coaching Background: Experience with kids aged 15 months to 11 years
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

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Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Job Posting: KidStrong General Manager

Centre: KidStrong Red Deer

Reports To: Area Developers

Compensation: $60,000 - $85,000 + per year. Salary commensurate with experience.

Welcome to KidStrong, where we help kids win at life! If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we want you to be our next General Manager. Think you can juggle a tablet, a toddler, and a high-five simultaneously? Then keep reading!

As the General Manager, you’ll be working to create an amazing environment where coaches, kids, and families thrive. Your mission? Drive sales, keep members and coaches happier than a kid in a candy store, and make every day at KidStrong extraordinary!

Centre Operations

What You’ll Be Doing:

Master the Numbers: Know your KPIs and financials inside and out
Relationship Guru: Be the friendly face everyone loves to see
Keep it Running: Maintain a spotless center and a smooth operation
Delegate Tasks: Make sure your team is on point and you aren’t burnt out
Flex Your Weekly Schedule: Work 4 weekdays (2 of which would be evenings) and 1 weekend shift

Sales

Drive Membership: Work with your team to set goals and fill those class spots
Lead the Charge: Dial the phones, send the texts, and turn the leads into KidStrong members
Be the Face: Arrange and attend local events that make KidStrong the talk of the town

Leadership

Foster Growth: Inspire your team to be their best selves on and off the blue floor
Recruit & Train: Find, onboard, and develop rockstar coaches
Develop: Use KidStrong’s awesome training tools to help continue the professional development of yourself and your team
Stay Connected: Communicate clearly via Slack and Email

Coaching

Be Hands-On: Deliver our awesome curriculum and high-fives in equal measure
Keep your finger on the pulse: Actively coach 2 classes a week
Track Progress: Use the KS Coaches App to monitor attendance and achievements
Stay Active: Navigate a physically demanding environment with the energy of a kid on a sugar rush.
Certification: Achieve Coach Certification through KidStrong HQ Training

Who You’ll Interact With

Supervise: Membership Director, Assistant GM, Lead Coach
Collaborate: Centre team members and families – you’re basically the glue
Coordinate: Area Developer (Franchisee) and KidStrong HQ team members

We Want To Hear From People Who Have

Coaching Background: Experience with kids aged 15 months to 11 years
People Skills: Chat up parents and guardians with ease
Tech Savvy: Practical experience with Google, Microsoft and social media platforms
CPR Certification (or willing to receive)

Competencies

High Standards: Set and uphold high standards
Natural Leader: Lead from the front a beacon of KidStrong’s core values
Goal-Oriented: Focus on achieving KidStrong’s goals – aim high, always
Teacher: Ensure effective transfer of knowledge
Professional: React well under pressure and treat others with respect
Performer: Engage with high energy and clarity – think cruise director meets camp counselor
Mentor: Develop and nurture relationships
Organizer: Plan work activities and set realistic goals
Communicator: Speak and write clearly and informatively
Team Player: Balance team and individual responsibilities
Adaptable: Embrace change and innovation

Perks

Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
Make a real difference in kids' lives every day.
Grow your career with ongoing professional development.
Escalating compensation based on performance
Health and dental benefits

Ready to lead the charge in making kids stronger and more confident? Apply today and join the KidStrong family – where work feels like play!

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Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing center operations, and leading a team of coaches to create a thriving environment for children and families. Key duties include monitoring KPIs, recruiting and developing staff, and actively coaching classes to ensure curriculum quality.

Requirements

Candidates should have a background in coaching children aged 15 months to 11 years and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Proficiency in Google, Microsoft, and social media platforms is required, along with a CPR certification or willingness to obtain one.

Skills

KPI Management
Financial Analysis
Sales Leadership
Team Recruitment
Staff Training
Operational Management
Coaching
Public Speaking
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Social Media Management
CPR Certification
Conflict Resolution
Strategic Planning
Event Coordination

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Dental benefits

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Keywords

KPIs
Financials
Membership Sales
Lead Conversion
Staff Onboarding
Professional Development
Slack
Email
Coach Certification
Wellness
Fitness Services
Child Development
Customer Service
Operational Excellence
Google
Microsoft
Social Media
CPR

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