Operations Manager - Pre School Sports

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About CURIOBOAT

SpaceBoat recently launched CurioBoat (CURIO) - neighborhood activity centers. In this era of marks-driven ed-tech, we believe in interest-driven, activity-based learning experiences that are best delivered in a physical / blended setting. We tie up with new-age education and community entrepreneurs and help them grow their offline/blended presence in several neighborhoods.

We have partnered with global partners that have a specialised research-based curriculum to offer the following programs on CURIO:

• Multi-sport program for children for 3-8 years by Sportybeans.
• Science Experiments Program for 3 to 8 yrs olds by Kide Science, a Finland-based after-school STEAM program which has been awarded among 100 global education innovations.
• Reading and storytelling program for 3-12 Yrs Old by Nutspace & GetLitt.
• Creative Writing for 6 to 14 Yrs Old by GetLitt.

company website: www.curioboat.com

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR - Operations Manager

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all day-to-day operations at CurioBoat centres and partner venues. This includes managing facilitators, scheduling, partner communication, resource allocation, logistics, and customer experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can balance structure with creativity in a fast-growing educational start-up environment. You’ll serve as the key link between operations, curriculum/partners, marketing & centres to ensure seamless execution and scale.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR - Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities: 60-70% of your time

• Develop and oversee the Curio programme offering: e.g., STEM, LEGO, Multi-Sports rotations, age-group structuring, curriculum partner coordination.
• Manage and build relationships with partner venues (schools, preschools, community clubs) to host Curio classes; negotiate terms, ensure venue readiness, schedule management.
• Recruit, train and manage facilitators/coaches: ensure they meet CurioBoat’s standards for child-friendly delivery, safety, engagement, and curriculum fidelity.
• Establish and monitor operational processes: class scheduling, roll-out across neighbourhoods, facilitator allocations, backup planning, equipment & supplies management.
• Ensure safety, quality and child-friendly environment: verify venues are safe, facilitators are trained in child-centric class delivery, risk-mitigation and behavioural standards upheld.
• Monitor programme performance: track attendance, retention, feedback (from children, parents, partner venues), facilitate continuous improvement.
• Liaise with marketing/sales team to support enrolments for classes; provide inputs on programme differentiators, parent value-proposition, local neighbourhood launches.
• Support expansion into new neighbourhoods: assess venues, coordinate launch logistics, ensure facility readiness, staffing, and marketing support.
• Budgeting & cost-control: monitor cost of equipment, venue hire, facilitator payroll, optimize for profitability while ensuring quality.
• Reporting & insights: deliver regular reports on key metrics (enrolment numbers, retention, facilitator performance, partner feedback) and propose action plans to senior leadership.

Secondary Responsibilities: Teaching - 30-40% of your time

• Facilitate the Curio program and other programs from the Curio repository of programs.
• Work with the Marketing teams to help improve quality of leads
• Collaborate with marketing to execute campaigns, events, and promotions.
• Improve existing curriculum and come up with new lesson plans
• Help with new center tie-ups - Interact with school administrators at times.
• Participate in teacher recruitment and training drives to select and mentor new teachers
• Collaborate with other teams/members of the company to fill in at times of emergency
• Help launch new products and new neighborhoods.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 0-1+ years of relevant experience in operations — preferably in education, sports, or children’s activity sectors.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on and proactive — willing to visit centres, meet partners, and ensure things run smoothly.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, scheduling tools, and basic reporting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends (depending on class schedules).
• Proven track record of managing multiple venues/locations, facilitator teams, scheduling logistics and partner relationships.
• Excellent operational, organisational and time-management skills; ability to pivot and manage dynamic schedules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable engaging with venue partners (schools, clubs), parents, facilitators and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality programmes, ensure safety and child-friendly environment, and drive growth.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite; comfort working with spreadsheets, basic budgeting, reporting; some familiarity with school/after-school programme software is a plus.
• Location flexibility: will require travel across Delhi/NCR neighbourhoods and partner sites.

Location: South Delhi, New Delhi.Job Type: Full time. Refer to the work timings on the careers page.

Experience level: 0–3 years in Sales, B2C Sales, B2B Sales,early-stage startups, especially in EdTech or local services, Operations.

Salary: Depends on prior experience, to be discussed during the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹9,878.15 - ₹30,070.13 per month

Work Location: In person