Regional Manager - KidStrong Central Florida

KidStrong Oviedo•Orlando, FL

4d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

KidStrong is seeking a Regional Manager for its Central Florida region, covering Orlando/Central Florida & Tampa Bay. This is a full-time, in-person role with a field-first approach, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in-center and weekend availability. The Regional Manager will report to the Area Developer and directly manage 3-5 General Managers. KidStrong's mission is to help parents raise smarter, stronger, more confident kids with character. This role is ideal for a proven multi-unit leader passionate about building better kids and seeking a career where results drive earnings. The region is experiencing rapid growth, with plans to expand from three to five centers, offering the opportunity to shape and scale operations.

Requirements

3–5+ years of multi-unit management, ideally in fitness, youth programming, retail, or a service-based franchise.
Proven ability to lead and develop location-level managers as direct reports, with measurable results.
Strong financial acumen: comfortable reading P&Ls and interpreting KPIs.
Experience with CRM platforms, scheduling tools, and Google Workspace.
An athletic / coaching background and a genuine passion for working with kids (ages walking to 11).
Exceptional communication; responsive via Slack and email including outside center hours.
Able to travel regularly across Central Florida and Tampa Bay; field-first, with weekend presence required.
Able to remain on your feet across locations and lift up to 50 lbs.
CPR, First Aid, and EpiPen certifications required (can be obtained post-hire).

Responsibilities

Own the operational health of 3–5 centers, including brand standards, KPIs, cleanliness, safety, and the family experience.
Analyze P&Ls, labor schedules, and budgets, and act on variances.
Serve as the escalation point for maintenance, safety, staffing, and member issues.
Hold GMs accountable for lead management, CRM hygiene, trial conversion, and retention.
Coach on local marketing, events, camps, and party programs.
Build action plans for growth.
Directly lead, develop, and evaluate GMs as their primary coach and performance manager.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and offboard staff.
Run 1:1s, reviews, and center visits.
Complete KidStrong coach certification and be ready to step in to cover classes, parties, and camps when staffing needs arise.
Be a visible invested leader across every center.
Uphold core values, safety protocols, and brand standards region-wide.