Operations Manager

Ko Martial Arts (KOMA) is a premium martial arts academy serving families in Johnson County with three locations in Overland Park, Olathe, and Prairie Village.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to take ownership of the business side of our organization. This role is responsible for the performance, systems, and customer experience across all locations.

This is not a task-based role. This is a leadership position for someone who takes responsibility, solves problems, and drives results.

What You Will Own

• Lead management and enrollment process from first inquiry to new student enrollment
• Follow up systems across phone, text, and email
• Customer experience from first visit through long term retention
• Staff accountability for administrative, front desk, and creative roles
• Scheduling systems, class capacity, and operational efficiency
• Event execution including school partnerships and in-house events
• Weekly reporting on key metrics including leads, appointments, conversions, and active students

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent growth in new student enrollment
• High show rates and strong conversion from first visit to enrollment
• Clear systems that run without constant oversight
• Team members completing tasks on time and at a high standard
• Parents having a smooth, professional, and organized experience

Who This Role Is For

• You take ownership and do not wait to be told what to do
• You are organized, structured, and follow through
• You are comfortable holding people accountable
• You care about performance and measurable results
• You can manage multiple priorities without dropping details

Who This Role Is Not For

• Someone who needs constant direction
• Someone who avoids difficult conversations
• Someone who prefers completing tasks over leading outcomes

Preferred Background

• Experience in fitness, martial arts, or youth programs
• Experience managing a team or running day-to-day operations
• Experience with sales processes, scheduling systems, or CRM tools

Compensation

• $60,000 to $85,000 per year based on experience
• Performance bonus tied to growth and key metrics

Schedule

• Full time
• Our operating hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a short response to the following:

In 3–5 sentences, describe a time you took ownership of a problem and improved a system or result.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Professional Presentation

Professional appearance is required. Nose or lip earrings, excessive ear piercings, visible tattoos that cannot be covered, and bright or unnatural hair colors are not permitted.‍

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