Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) - Kotara Elevate your career and personal growth - nurture a new team from day oneConnect with community - we'll shout attendance to group fitness classesYou heard that right, we're coming Newcastle
We're looking for a community focused, operationally savvy Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) to partner with our Head Coach to lead a passionate team.
This is retail like no other - be part of a new store opening and nurture a team from day one
The RoleWe're on the lookout for a strong leader to join as a key support to the Head Coach (Store Manager), creating the best experience for our LSKD community.
Leading with our values, this role will be hands-on in developing the store team and culture, driving key strategic results and ensuring profitable growth of their store in day-to-day management.This role is a dynamic opportunity to be involved in both the retail and fitness space.
You will work alongside the Head Coach to bring to life events localized to your store as well as managing the business.We get out and train together with the team each week to connect with our local community so if you live and breathe fitness, this is for you
The PerksBase salary above the usual retail gigPersonal and professional development - Audible, leadership courses, mentoring and world-class forums just to name a few
We'll shout your sessions to group fitness classes and sporting eventsEPIC 65% product discount - you won't want to wear anything elseCreate a CommunityDeliver an exceptional community experienceBe a brand ambassador and storyteller for our brand history and valuesSupport the build and roll out of a strategic and fun quarterly community plan that drives community growth and brand advocacyOrganize and facilitate in-store events to add value to the community and drive in-store visitationLead events at local gyms and studios to support local businesses and grow local community awarenessBuild relationships with local values aligned partnersGalvanize the team around building relationships in the communityDevelop a Team of LeadersEnsure your team has the right product knowledge to educate our community on the product rangeIdentify team learning opportunities and deliver live coachingSupport onboarding of new team members through on-floor induction, providing ongoing support, feedback, and development to those starting their LSKD journeyCreate an inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates differencesRecruit and build a world-class team that embraces and shares our valuesDevelop your team through identifying the capabilities and potential that align to the right growth opportunitiesEnsure timely feedback, both positive and constructive, to elevate our team to be 1% better every dayCelebrate and recognize the team's growth and successesOperational Excellence:Create a daily game plan to inspire and engage your team to drive for resultsComplete stock and VM maintenance tasks including adjustments, pullbacks, and stocktake in a timely mannerEnsure faulty product, returns, and pullbacks are completed accurately and efficientlyResponsible for back of house organization, tidiness, and ensuring all inventory has an intentional homeComplete open and close duties with accuracy and ensure others do the sameEnsure the store is clean, tidy, priced, and fullBe a product expert across our entire range of fabrics, fits, and stylesReview and understand store KPIs on a daily and weekly basis and continue to drive performance improvement every dayCore business knowledge, you are able to understand and action business informationMonitor daily sales results and implement key actions for improvementContinuously aim to drive AOV, UPT, and Conversion to meet our benchmarks and beyondDeliver weekly reflections and recaps on business performance, strengths, and opportunities.
Create tangible actions to be 1% better every dayEducate and engage your team on the financial performance of the store and get their support on achieving the store's financial targets and KPIsWhat We Look ForThe Ideal Team Player: You are Hungry, Humble, and SmartA Leader: Loves to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, and developsA quick decision-maker that uses all information and resources availableAdaptable: Thrives in uncertainty and in a fast-paced environmentResilience: Remains persistent, positive, and above the line; recovers quickly from setbacksCore business knowledge: Is able to quickly understand and address business information (e.g. budgets, sales forecasts, and retail strategy)Our StoryLSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic.
Ever since our formation in ****, we've never been content settling for the norm; we're constantly evolving and challenging the status quo.
We strongly value the community we've created that live their daily lives within our 3 pillars of sport, fitness, and adventure.