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Gracie Barra is actively seeking 3 passionate  Jiu-Jitsu Program Directors who would be excited to join the staff at 3 of our  Gracie Barra Schools in AZ. Responsibilities include curriculum development, class scheduling, instructor coordination, and program growth. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Jiu-Jitsu instruction and program management and is dedicated to creating a positive and thriving learning environment. Join us in shaping the future of our Jiu-Jitsu community. The Program Director should be approachable, engaging, and enthusiastic about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, creating a bridge between the students and the BJJ training experience. Join our dynamic team and become an integral part of our mission to empower individuals through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. • Position Type: Part-time/Full-time • Skills • Required • Sales • Time Management • Task Management • Communications • Club Management System Knowledge • Event Management • Inventory management • Organization • Phone Skills • Must possess excellent customer service skills; • Ability to relate well to children, to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain positive relations with members staff, and & leadership; • Enthusiasm, high energy and exceptional human relations and motivational skills; • Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; • Should possess effective budgetary and programmatic experience; • Ability to speak effectively before groups of members, participants, volunteers or employees; • Ability to attract, maintain, lead and motivate quality staff and volunteer leadership. • Tasks and Processes • The Program Director is responsible for bringing in potential students, enrolling them, and maintaining relationships with students and parents in the school. • Answer the School's Phone, Email, Facebook Messages and any other inbound point of contact with clients • Manage Appointments • Enroll Students • Inventory Management/Sales of products in Pro shop • Ensures the effectiveness of the new students enrollment system • Develops the internal communication strategy, along with the instructor and the marketing department, and keeps the students updated and informed about the school, its operations and activities • Assists the Instructor in developing the absentee student strategy for the month • Develops the delinquent student strategy for the month together with the billing department • Assists the instructor in developing the seasonal Gracie Barra school event calendar together with the Instructor and the marketing department • Assists the Head Instructor with updating the schedule for the Gracie Barra school • Presents the program to the prospective student • Executes or supervises the new student enrollment procedures • Ensures the accuracy of the data on the club management system • Prepare Attendance Cards • Deals with cancellation requests, leading the canceling student not to cancel the agreement • Supports the accounts receivable assistant on the development of the delinquent account strategy for the month • Inputs and/or changes information on the billing system • Address any possible student complaints and recommendations • Ensures that the walk-in prospects are well received and offered an opportunity to schedule an introductory lesson • Ensures that the phone is being answered quickly during business hours in a polite, objective, and exciting manner & prospects are scheduled for intro classes • Schedules/confirms the introductory lesson appointment • Follows up with introductory lesson no-shows and pending enrollment • Prepares the designated reports and gives it to the supervisor • Working Tools • Telegram • Canva • Google Apps • Monday • Slack • WhatsApp • Telegram • Zoom • Social Media Tools • Clubready • Work Schedule¹ • • • Monday - Friday • 9:00 am to 12:00² pm | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm • Saturday • 8:00 am to 1:00 pm ¹Adjustments can be made according to the school-specific schedule. ²If an intro is at the school for a 12PM class the PD needs to be there • Dress Code • Off the mats • GB Tshirt • Jeans, pants, or shorts • Tennis shoes / Sandals (No Board shorts with sandals) • On the Mats • White GB Official Uniform (GB Gi, GB Rashguard, GB Belt) • Personal Hygiene • Keep Hair and Beard Trim or well maintained. • Maintain a professional and clean appearance • Professionalism • Maintain a professional social media profile in line with the values of Gracie Barra. • Avoid debates about controversial topics such as religion and politics.