District Manager

• Lead and develop a district of 7–12 park locations
• Ensure operational execution, safety standards, guest experience, and financial performance through consistent presence and follow-through
• Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers as owners of their business
• Translate key performance indicators into clear priorities and actionable plans
• Spend significant time in parks observing operations, coaching leaders in real time, and reinforcing standards
• Diagnose performance gaps and identify root causes
• Implement practical, sustainable solutions
• Flex leadership and communication style to engage frontline teams, General Managers, and senior leadership
• Partner cross-functionally to align district execution with broader company initiatives, priorities, and timelines
• Report to the VP of Operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business, or a related field considered a plus
• 5+ years managing six or more locations in customer-facing, performance-driven industries such as hospitality, fitness, retail, food & beverage, or entertainment
• At least 5+ years of P&L ownership and KPI management driving operational execution and financial performance across multiple locations
• Ability to coach leaders directly to financial results and key business metrics
• Proven track record of developing underperforming leaders or locations and sustaining improved performance over time
• Strong business acumen and leadership agility
• Ability to pivot effectively as priorities evolve
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills
• Schedule flexibility to work weekends and holidays based on business needs
• Approximately 70% travel availability, including travel within the market and attendance at company meetings as needed
• Ability to remain stationary and move throughout park environments, work at a computer, communicate by phone or via Teams, and position oneself appropriately during park visits to observe and assess park operations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and business acumen with a focus on operational execution, financial performance, and team development across multiple locations. Proven ability to coach and mentor leaders while driving key performance indicators and implementing sustainable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• P&L Ownership
• KPI Management
• Operational Execution
• Team Development
• Leadership Agility

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Performance Management
• Financial Analysis
• Operational Standards
• Coaching Techniques
• Problem Diagnosis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Customer-Facing Industries
• Hospitality
• Fitness
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Entertainment