Dance Studio Manager

Overview

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to offer the role of New Student Department Manager. You will oversee the brand new students’ private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways—from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth—and be pivotal in ensuring an amazing experience.

You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life, which will provide personal enrichment in this environment. We maintain regular, full-time studio hours from 12:00 – 21:00 (9:00 pm) throughout the week and this is a full-time position.

Who We Are Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 230 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students.

We are a global family, honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire and committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance. We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY. Students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios® because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care at every location, creating an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN.

We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, prepare the wedding party for the big day, provide opportunities to perform in venues, host local parties for practice and camaraderie, and host an average of 35 branded National, Inter-Regional and Regional Dance Competitions annually.

Requirements

Successful New Student Department Manager:

• Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
• Have outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves and others accountable.
• Are unselfish team players and can inspire and lead a team.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Have a positive outlook.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages.
• Have an attention to detail and have excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• A high energy-fun filled work environment.
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
• A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to train the staff and students.
• Access to top-level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills.
• Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership.
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories.
• Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students.
• Travel opportunities.
• Future Business Growth Opportunities.

Our Compensation Plan Includes Multiple Components

• Salary commensurate with experience and directly related to New Student Department Performance.
• Profit share.
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Competition winnings.
• Benefits including: PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits.