Pura Vida Studio | Cary, NC Part-Time Leadership Position | In-Person with Some Administrative Flexibility Pura Vida Studio is an established aerial, yoga, and wellness studio in Cary, North Carolina, serving children, teens, and adults through weekly classes, monthly series, workshops, camps, private lessons, events, performances, and specialty programming. As our studio continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced, highly organized, proactive leader to join our team as our Director of Studio Operations & Programming . This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys working with people while also being highly skilled at organization, systems, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving. The Director of Studio Operations & Programming will work closely with the Owner/Founder and serve as a key connection between studio leadership, instructors, administrative staff, and our studio community. The Role This position is responsible for helping oversee the day-to-day operational health of the studio while taking ownership of instructor operations, scheduling, and programming. We are looking for someone who does more than complete assigned tasks. The right person notices what needs attention, anticipates problems before they become larger issues, follows through without repeated direction, communicates professionally, and brings solutions and recommendations to studio ownership. This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing people leadership, programming, administrative systems, and studio operations . Key ResponsibilitiesTeacher & Staff Operations Oversee instructor scheduling, availability, substitutions, and coverage. Serve as a primary point of communication for instructors regarding scheduling, subbing, and programming. Help maintain expectations surrounding professionalism, communication, attendance, studio policies, and teaching standards. Conduct regular instructor check-ins and communicate concerns or needs to the Owner. Help identify staffing gaps and participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new instructors. Maintain strong communication and relationships across a team of approximately 25 staff members. Programming & Schedule Management Maintain an active overview of the studio's aerial and yoga schedule. Monitor enrollment, attendance, retention, and overall class/series performance. Identify classes or time slots that may need additional support, adjustment, cancellation, or replacement. Make programming recommendations based on enrollment trends and community needs. Coordinate monthly workshops, specialty classes, yoga pop-ups, and additional programming with teachers. Work proactively with instructors to develop programming approximately 4-6 weeks in advance. Help oversee teacher-workday camps, summer programming, and other seasonal offerings. Assist with implementing new classes, series, workshops, and studio initiatives. Studio Operations Help oversee the day-to-day operational health of the studio. Maintain and improve studio systems, procedures, and operational checklists. Ensure policies and procedures are consistently implemented by staff. Help oversee front-desk and administrative workflows. Troubleshoot scheduling, client-account, enrollment, and studio-management-system issues. Monitor studio supplies and operational needs. Coordinate maintenance or facility needs when necessary. Help ensure the studio remains organized, professional, welcoming, and prepared for daily programming. Identify recurring operational issues and develop solutions rather than relying on the Owner to continually resolve them. Client Experience Help maintain a high standard of communication and customer service. Assist with escalated client concerns when appropriate. Ensure staff understand and consistently communicate studio policies. Look for opportunities to improve the client experience from registration through ongoing participation. Leadership & Owner Support Meet regularly with the Owner/Founder to review staffing, programming, schedule performance, operational concerns, and upcoming priorities. Bring solutions and recommendations, not simply problems to leadership. Take ownership of agreed-upon areas of the business and follow projects through completion. Help create stronger systems that reduce the Owner's involvement in routine day-to-day operations. Support the continued growth and long-term vision of Pura Vida Studio. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Highly organized and detail-oriented. Proactive and able to work independently. Comfortable leading and communicating with a diverse team. Strong at scheduling and managing multiple moving pieces. An excellent written and verbal communicator. Comfortable having professional and sometimes difficult conversations. Able to hold people accountable while maintaining positive working relationships. Solution-oriented and capable of making recommendations. Reliable with strong follow-through. Comfortable learning new software and systems. Able to prioritize in a fast-moving small-business environment. Genuinely interested in becoming invested in the long-term success of the studio. Preferred Experience We would love to meet candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Studio or boutique fitness management Operations management People or team management Hospitality management Dance, performing arts, gymnastics, yoga, Pilates, or wellness businesses Children's programming Scheduling and program coordination Membership-based businesses Small-business operations Previous aerial, yoga, or teaching experience is not required. We care more about finding an exceptional leader and operator who can learn our industry than finding someone that teaches. Schedule The role will include a combination of on-site leadership hours and administrative work, with some flexibility for administrative responsibilities that do not require an in-person presence. It is mostly online work. Because Pura Vida Studio operates seven days a week with programming during daytime, evening, and weekend hours, some availability outside of traditional 9-5 business hours will be required. Exact weekly hours and schedule will be discussed based on the final structure of the position. Compensation Compensation will be based on experience, responsibilities, and the final weekly-hour commitment. We are looking for someone interested in growing with Pura Vida Studio and becoming an important member of our leadership team. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction explaining: Why this position interests you Your experience managing people, programs, or operations An example of a system, process, or operation you have improved in a previous role Your general weekly availability We are looking for someone who sees themselves not simply working at Pura Vida Studio, but helping us continue to build what comes next.

Expected hours:

10.0 - 15.0 per week

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cary, NC 27519