General Manager
Full Time • West Des Moines
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world.. Our General Managers lead our schools and help our students learn music and life skills.
General Managers are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs, including:
- Medical, Rx, dental, and vision
- Paid time-off, holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
The General Manager runs the show from A(C/DC) to Z(Ztop), creating a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential. The General Manager is responsible for improving efficiency and increasing location profitability while managing the school’s operations.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide an exceptional experience for students and parents, delivering strong engagement and maximizing student enrollment
- Provide a top-quality customer service experience, including billing, schedule management, and clear and timely communication
- Build relationships in the local community, networking with local businesses, service organizations, and other educational institutions, to increase visibility, create performance opportunities, and drive business.
- Hire and onboard staff members. This includes recruiting and training to ensure they are successful in their roles and contribute to the success of the school.
- Promote Diversity and Inclusion to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all individuals.
- Deliver results through the management of educational and business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Manage the marketing, sales, and promotions to drive school and student success
- Manage the financial performance of the school including analyzing data,, tracking budgets, controlling labor costs and expenses, and utilizing P&Ls.
- Oversee successful show production and management, and provide students with inspirational performance opportunities
- Manage staff and school facilities to ensure a safe experience for all students. This includes maintaining staff compliance with safety standards and following protocols.
Skill Requirements:
- 3+ years work experience in management, , sales, marketing, or customer service-related role
- Excellent customer service skills
- Sales background a plus
- Passion and/or interest in music and the arts. Being a musician is a nice plus!
- Experience reviewing and managing a P&L or budget
- Strong experience recruiting and managing staff
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven problem-solving skills
- A collaborator who works well across diverse populations
- Strong work ethic, integrity, and leadership skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Experience and interest in working with children
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to grow a small business
Compensation: $40,000.00 per year
JOIN OUR GROWING COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE MUSIC EDUCATORS
PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES & FULL TIME CAREERS
Being a part of the purpose-driven community at School of Rock is a rewarding experience both professionally and personally for musicians and educators. Working part time at School of Rock is your chance to use your talent, contribute to your community, and transform lives all while giving you the flexibility and resources to pursue your other interests or career goals.
LEARN WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS
School of Rock is the world's largest music education franchise. We have amazing part-time teaching and administrative gigs at School of Rock locations around the world. Our unique performance-based curriculum and music educators like you enable students to develop in-depth musical skills through individual instruction, rehearsals, and performances with fellow students. At School of Rock, you will get to teach music in a way that helps kids blossom in unimaginable ways. Our performance program gives every kid who participates the opportunity to work with a team and perform live in front of an audience. And along the way, they learn to work toward a goal, go outside of their comfort zone, and kill a riff from "Kashmir."
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. We develop music creativity and proficiency within a culture of belonging, collaboration, and optimism, all while maintaining the highest ideals of safety and integrity. Our music programs are all-inclusive serving children as young as 4 years old through grandparents who want to release their inner rock star. Working at School of Rock means connecting with other like-minded musicians and educators, expanding your own professional network, and future opportunities.
FLEXIBILITY
School of Rock supports aspiring and gigging musicians by offering flexible, part-time work schedules and lessons being taught both in-school and online. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing, and other administrative aspects of the business so you can focus on teaching as well as your music career or other professional pursuits.
GLOBAL NETWORK
As the world’s largest music education franchise, School of Rock offers a variety of job opportunities for musicians and educators looking for part-time work. With operational roles such as General Manager or Studio Coordinator plus teaching jobs like Music Instructors or Directors, we have rewarding positions available for individuals of varying experience levels and career goals.
MUSIC GEAR
School of Rock helps you stay stocked with the best music gear. We have partnerships with some of the music industry’s biggest brands to provide our employees with steep discounts on some of the best instruments and equipment. Learn more about our GearSelect Program.
DIVERSITY
We believe that diversity and inclusion cultivate the creativity that is essential to our culture and the success of our students. People of all ages, ethnicities, genders, gender identities and expressions, religious beliefs, and cognitive capabilities are encouraged to find their place at School of Rock.
TEACHING MADE EASY
The School of Rock METHOD™ is a revolutionary approach to music education that has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. METHOD™ integrates our patented curriculum proprietary Method Books and a proprietary Method App providing you with the tools you need so you can focus on teaching.
EMPLOYEE PERKS & BENEFITS
School of Rock offers hourly wages based on an individual’s education, experience, expertise, and availability. Other benefits may be offered via our independently owned and operated franchise companies.
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