Coder School Walnut Creek

Who We Are

theCoderSchool is an after-school drop-off program for students ages 7 to 18 learning to code. We are the #1 after-school coding program in Silicon Valley with 50+ locations nationwide and growing. Our mission is to get kids coding, which instills a life-long confidence in technology and serves as an incredibly useful, creative skill.

We provide a premium, semi-private coding environment using highly customized, project-based mentorship. Our students build real apps, design games, and learn real programming languages. We're looking for an energetic, business-minded operator to lead our Walnut Creek center and grow our community of young creators.

http://www.thecoderschool.com/walnutcreek

About the Role

As General Manager, you're the face, heart, and driving force behind our Walnut Creek location. Your mission is two-fold: build student enrollment through local community outreach, and run streamlined day-to-day operations. You don't need to be a software engineer — but you do need tech-curiosity, a passion for youth education, and a focus on customer service and retention.

This is a role with real ownership. It's entirely up to you to strategically grow your student base while running an efficient, well-run center.

What You'll Do

Drive Enrollment & Growth Plan and run local marketing events, build partnerships with Walnut Creek schools and PTAs, and turn parent inquiries and trial classes into long-term enrollments.

Recruit & Lead Your Team Hire, train, schedule, and mentor a team of part-time "Code Coaches" — often CS students from local universities. Manage their performance and keep them motivated.

Own Retention & Customer Success Track student progress, resolve scheduling friction, and keep families engaged so students stick around. High-touch communication is key.

Run the Operations Manage the center's software ecosystem — billing, CRM, and staff scheduling. Keep response times sharp: first impressions can make or break an enrollment.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of management, operations, or retail/hospitality leadership experience. Prior experience running an after-school enrichment center (gym, swim, math, tutoring, etc.) is a big plus.

• Sales — you're comfortable presenting to parents, closing enrollments, and pursuing local partnerships.

• Tech-comfortable — no coding required, but you should be at ease with modern software and can talk casually about technology, gaming, and basic coding logic. Coding experience a plus!

• A natural leader — proven ability to manage, schedule, and motivate part-time staff.

• Open availability — peak after-school hours (afternoons/evenings) and Saturdays.

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000 base salary

• Bonus potential

Apply Today

• If you love community-building, operations, and helping kids discover what they can create, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and a quick note on why you're the right fit to lead our Walnut Creek community!