Center Manager

Center Manager – Code Ninjas Seattle

Take on a small, passionate team and help build a fun and engaging education center at Code Ninjas Seattle. This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience running a small business, with plenty of growth potential and on-the-job training. As Center Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, support curriculum delivery, and help grow the dojo through community outreach and events.

The position starts at 20 hours per week, with afternoon and Saturday morning hours required, and offers flexible scheduling plus opportunities for additional hours and revenue sharing.

Who We Are Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids' coding franchise. At our center, kids ages 7–14 learn to code in a fun and engaging way—designing and building video games while collaborating with peers. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back, while parents love seeing their children gain confidence and valuable skills in coding, math, logic, and problem-solving as they progress from white to black belt.

What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Center Manager to help run day-to-day operations, welcome families, and support our instructors. The right candidate will be organized, friendly, and eager to learn—comfortable working with kids and parents, and motivated to help our center grow. A background in tech or coding is a plus, but not required. Hours are 3-7:30pm Tues-Fri and Sat 10am - 2pm.

We offer flexibility in the work schedule.

Responsibilities Include

• Create a positive, safe environment for student growth.
• Work with children and instructors to assess skills, develop individualized plans, and provide feedback to parents.
• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Keep the center clean and organized.
• Connect with local schools and organizations to explore partnerships and marketing opportunities.
• Manage social media channels and communications.
• Follow up with new leads and run game-building tours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 7+ (mentoring, coaching, tutoring, etc.)
• Strong customer service skills for engaging with the general public
• Background in teaching, mentoring, tutoring, or childcare
• Ability to reach out to and collaborate with local vendors
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology or quick to learn basic concepts
• Experience with marketing or a desire to learn on the job
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements
• Excellent communication and typing skills

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

About Us Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.