Center Director

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance

• Competitive salary

• Free uniforms

Elevate Learning Ventures, LLC is seeking an entrepreneurial and community-oriented Center Director to lead and grow our Code Ninjas location. This is not a traditional administrative management role. We are looking for a high-energy operator who enjoys building relationships, driving enrollment growth, leading teams, and creating an exceptional experience for kids and families.

What You’ll Do

• Drive student enrollment and retention through relationship building and community outreach
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, schedule, and manage Code Senseis
• Open and close the center and oversee day-to-day operations
• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students and families
• Build relationships with schools, organizations, and local businesses
• Identify and attend community events to promote the center
• Lead tours and enrollment conversations with prospective families
• Ensure the center operates in accordance with the Code Ninjas Playbook and franchise standards
• Support a positive, high-energy dojo culture focused on learning and achievement

Who Thrives Here

• Entrepreneurial self-starters who enjoy building things
• Community-minded leaders who enjoy networking and outreach
• Relationship-builders who connect naturally with parents and kids
• Operators who take ownership and solve problems proactively
• Leaders energized by growth, culture, and team development

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams or managing operations
• Experience in sales, enrollment growth, hospitality, retail leadership, fitness, youth programs, education, or customer-facing leadership roles preferred
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical familiarity or comfort with STEM/coding concepts is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Compensation

• Base Salary: $45,000 – $55,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to center enrollment growth
• High performers have the opportunity to significantly increase total compensation through growth incentives

Schedule

This is a full-time position expected to average at least 40 hours per week.

Estimated operating hours are anticipated to include:

• Weekdays: approximately 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Weekends: approximately 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The center is expected to be closed on Friday and Sunday.

Non-operating hours are expected to focus on community outreach, planning, staff management, and enrollment growth initiatives.

Dojo Culture

We are committed to creating a dojo culture aligned with the Code Ninjas values of inclusivity, mentorship, passion, achievement, and community. The Center Director plays a critical role in ensuring kids feel welcome, supported, challenged, and safe while giving parents confidence that their children are learning and thriving in a positive environment.