XCAL Martial Arts ManagerPosition SummaryThe XCAL Martial Arts (XMA) Manager is a person who has a passion for changing lives through martial arts instruction. The XMA Manager is also the head instructor and oversees all instructional activities and classes held at XCAL. The Dojo Manager is also responsible for arranging, planning, and executing all activities in the Dojo. A successful candidate is entrepreneurial, who is passionate about teaching martial arts, impacting people's lives, and working hard on building a career and a strong business around that passion.XCAL provides full-time employees with generous benefits that include:Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision plans provided by United HealthcareHealth Savings Account provided by Optum Bank via United HealthcareLife Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) provided by Hartford Life Insurance CompanyShort-term disability (STD) and Long-term disability (LTD) plans provided by Hartford Life Insurance Company401k - XCAL matches 100% up to 4% of employee contributionsPaid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)Employment at XCAL comes with a XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness membership and discounts on retail, food, and beveragesKey ResponsibilitiesOperations & Facility ManagementManage day-to-day dojo operationsInstruction of high-energy, benefit-driven, and "educating" classesEnsure cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of the facilityCoordinate equipment, uniforms, and inventoryMember Experience & RetentionGreet members and visitors; create a welcoming, professional environmentHandle member inquiries and promote XMA MembershipsResolve member concerns promptly and professionallySupport retention initiatives and community-building eventsScheduling & Staff CoordinationManage class schedules, seminars, and special eventsPerformance evaluation for all instructorsAssist with onboarding and training of new staffTrack attendance and payroll inputs as neededSales & Marketing SupportHandle leads, trial sign-ups, and conversionsPromote memberships, private lessons, and merchandiseAssist with local marketing efforts and community outreachTrack basic sales and membership metricsAdministrative & Financial DutiesProcess payments and maintain accurate member recordsManage basic bookkeeping tasks and reportsUse academy management software (e.g., Zen Planner, Mindbody, etc.)Ensure compliance with academy policies and proceduresQualificationsRequired2+ years experience in gym, martial arts school, fitness studio, or customer-facing management roleStrong organizational and communication skillsComfortable with sales, customer service, and conflict resolutionAbility to work evenings and weekendsReliable, professional, and detail-orientedPreferredExtensive experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts (practitioner or enthusiast)Experience with membership-based businessesFamiliarity with gym management softwareLeadership or supervisory experienceKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Membership growth and retention ratesLead-to-member conversionClass size and participation