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Regional Manager

Kidstrong Greater Kansas City Area

Job Location:

Blue Springs, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule

Regional Operations Manager

Job Description

ABOUT KIDSTRONG

KidStrong is a science-based childrens training program designed to help kids win at life by building strength confidence and character. We empower kids walking to 11 years through a cutting-edge curriculum and high-energy coaching. If youre passionate about leadership operational excellence child development and building successful teams KidStrong is the place for you!

Position: Regional Manager KidStrong

Reports to: Area Developer
Direct Reports: General Managers (35 centers)

If youre a proven leader who thrives on developing people driving performance and building a culture of excellence across multiple locations we want you on our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REGIONAL OPERATIONS

Own the operational health of 35 KidStrong centers within your region ensuring each location meets brand standards KPIs and the KidStrong family experience.
Analyze regional financials center-level P&Ls and key performance metrics to identify trends opportunities and risks and act on them decisively.
Conduct regular center visits to evaluate operations class quality cleanliness maintenance and brand consistency firsthand.
Serve as the escalation point for center-level issues including maintenance safety staffing gaps and member concerns.
Partner with the Area Developer and internal teams to roll out company-wide initiatives and ensure consistent high-quality execution across all centers.
Oversee regional scheduling practices to ensure all centers are appropriately staffed and coaching shifts are reliably covered.
Drive regional profitability through oversight of events camps and party programs ensuring GMs are sourcing scheduling and executing these revenue channels effectively.

SALES & GROWTH

Hold GMs accountable for lead management CRM hygiene self-sign-up conversion and membership growth within their centers.
Monitor regional sales performance and coach GMs on strategies to improve lead generation conversion rates and member retention.
Champion community engagement and local marketing efforts across the region supporting GMs in building brand awareness through events partnerships and social media.
Identify underperforming centers and develop targeted action plans to return them to trajectory.

LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

Directly lead develop and evaluate General Managers serving as their primary coach mentor and performance manager.
Recruit hire onboard and when necessary offboard General Managers.
Foster a strong coaching culture across the region modeling the see something say something standard and holding GMs to it.
Conduct regular 1:1s performance reviews and center visits with each GM providing structured feedback aligned to KidStrongs leadership expectations.
Identify and develop internal talent pipelines for GM and AGM roles across the region.
Lead regional leadership meetings and ensure GMs are attending and actively participating in their weekly leadership touchpoints.
Support GM professional development through LearnUpon and other training resources; monitor completion and hold teams accountable.
Communicate professionally and responsively with GMs and internal stakeholders via Slack and email this role requires consistent availability even outside of center hours.

COACHING

Complete full KidStrong coach certification and maintain working knowledge of the curriculum programming and class delivery standards.
Be prepared to step in and cover classes parties and camps across any center in your region when staffing needs arise this is an active hands-on leadership role.
Understand the why behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to communicate it clearly to coaches GMs and families.
Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment including moving through class interacting with kids ages walking to 11 years old and lifting and moving equipment up to 25 pounds.
Must be comfortable physically working with children to support proper technique and ensure student safety.

CULTURE & BRAND

Be a visible and engaged leader across all centers GMs and their teams should experience you as a present invested resource not just an oversight function.
Uphold and reinforce KidStrongs core values and DNA competencies across every center in your region.
Ensure regional social media presence reflects on-brand organic content standards and that GMs are actively maintaining their center-level channels.
Model the standard you expect your leadership sets the tone for every GM coach and family interaction in your region.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

35 years of multi-unit or multi-site management experience preferably in fitness youth programming retail or a service-based franchise environment.
An athletic and/or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 15 months11 years old. A passion for working with children is required.
Demonstrated track record of developing managers and driving measurable performance improvements.
Strong financial acumen comfortable reading P&Ls interpreting KPIs and making data-informed decisions.
Experience with CRM platforms scheduling tools and Google Workspace (Gmail Sheets Docs Calendar).
Exceptional communication skills written verbal and in difficult conversations.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly across your assigned region of 35 centers; this role is field-first.

DNA / COMPETENCIES

Exhibits High Standards and holds others to them
Develops Leaders Not Just Followers
Command Presence
Accountability Without Blame
Strategic Thinker / Operationally Grounded
Passion for Kids and Families
Mentor Mindset
Results-Oriented
Adaptability
Oral/Written Communication
Coachable / Low Ego
Planning & Organizing

KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain physical & character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals.

OUR PEOPLE:

- Want to work with great people

- Want personal and professional growth

- Want to make an impact

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to KidStrong Corporate.

Required Experience:

Manager

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