Benefits:

Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. KidStrong is a milestone-accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. In other words… kids who will win at life!

KidStrong is rapidly growing and we're looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

OPEN POSITION:

The Development Specialist for KidStrong New Center Openings is a highly effective, hyper-organized, passionate, and driven professional. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting pre-sale and operational functions, creating new processes, and coaching in-center teams and area developers on how to launch and scale an effective KidStrong center.

Project Management & Timeline Ownership

Support a portfolio of 15–20 centers, owning each center’s development timeline by tracking dates, key milestones, resources, and project information in project management software (e.g., ClickUp, Lighthouse).
Own each center’s scorecard: track status against goals and provide action-oriented, data-driven recommendations to achieve opening goals.
Identify potential project slippage early and escalate project risks with mitigation strategies.
Coordinate new project requests and maintain a comprehensive database of upcoming projects.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner daily with franchisees, internal Pre-Development and Construction teams, and external partners to develop new KidStrong centers.
Work across departments, including executive leadership, marketing, accounting, and training, to expedite the development process and drive franchisee success.

Communication & Reporting

Schedule and facilitate weekly recurring project calls with franchisees, general contractors, pre-development managers, and construction managers.
Report operational updates, successes, and areas of improvement to HQ leadership.

Documentation & Data Management

Set up, organize, and maintain accurate project files throughout the entire development lifecycle.
Process key documentation and complete follow-ups (e.g., Landlord/Seller approvals, consultant proposals, franchisee approvals).
Request, track, and distribute drawings, surveys, and geotechnical reports.
Audit CRM client data entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Vendor & Consultant Relations

Build strong working relationships with outside consultants, including architects, civil engineers, city government officials, expeditors, vendors, and general contractors.
Coordinate vendor delivery schedules and maintain proactive communication with vendor partners to avoid delays.

Area Developer Coaching, Accountability & Brand Standards

Participate in initial virtual kickoff meetings to guide franchisees through the pre-sale and operational setup processes.
Coach ADs to stay on track and meet brand standards and requirements, escalating when needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

2+ years of project management or coordination experience. Background in construction, franchise operations or real estate development, including the technical vocabulary, is preferred.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of project management methods, including critical path scheduling, milestone tracking and KPIs.
Proficient in Google Workspace, Zoom, Teams and project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana or Smartsheet.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with internal teams and external partners.
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a customer service mindset

Supervisory Responsibilities & Team Dynamics

This position does not directly manage team members, but strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills are critical to success.

Sphere of Interaction

Works closely on a daily basis with Area Developers, Operations, Marketing, Pre-Development & Construction, and HQ team members.

KidStrong is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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:

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- Want personal and professional growth

- Want to make an impact

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KIDSTRONG TEAM

WE ARE STUDENTS.

We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves and our program. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.

WE ARE HUMBLE PROFESSIONALS.

We want to hire and develop the best people in the world to be on our TEAM.

WE DO MORE THAN EXPECTED.

Every interaction is a chance to provide an amazing experience for our members, parents, and teammates.

WE MAKE EACH OTHER BETTER.

We are dedicated to having people on the team that make the rest of the team better. We want leaders that have a ripple effect on those around them.

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