Job Description
Kotara Deputy Coach (Retail Assistant Store Manager)
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Following recent internal promotions and growth across our retail footprint, an exciting opportunity has opened for a Deputy Coach (Assistant Store Manager) to join our Kotara team. This isn't just a regular retail manager role - this is your shot to partner with our Head Coach, develop a high-performing team that lives and breathes our culture, and turn our retail floor into a community movement.
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You'll be a vital leader for LSKD in Newcastle. You won't just be managing a retail floor; you'll be driving business growth, leading daily operations, and fostering a community that shows up for more than just great fits.
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How you'll make moves
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Support & Drive the Mission: Work side-by-side with the Head Coach to manage the business, execute retail strategy, and hit your store's growth goals.
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Create A Community: Help build and roll out a strategic, fun quarterly plan of in-store events and local studio activations that turn customers into brand advocates.
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Build & Develop Your Team: Hand-pick, onboard, and develop a world-class team of Educators, creating an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
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Coach Your Team Daily: Run daily game plans and give real-time, constructive feedback that inspires the team to get 1% better every day.
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Be the Product Expert: Master our entire range of fabrics, fits, and styles, and ensure your team has the deep knowledge to educate our community authentically.
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Set the Standard: Own the standard of the store - from premium visual merchandising and flawless open/close routines to keeping the back-of-house organised and accountable.
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Know Your Numbers: Read your daily and weekly KPIs, track metrics like AOV, UPT, and conversion, and deliver sharp reflections with clear actions for improvement.
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Benefits and perks
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Be part of a founder-led brand going global, with a culture that values innovation and community.
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Base salary above the usual retail gig, plus an exciting bonus program.
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A creative, fast-paced workplace where good ideas move fast.
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Generous team discounts on LSKD gear, plus exclusive partner perks.
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Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness event reimbursements.
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Real professional development - workshops, multi-day sessions, vision coaching, and access to our LSKD Audible book library.
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Fitness initiatives built into the job - we get out and train together as a team regularly! Your next race day entry - on us!
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So what do you need to get the gig?
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The Ideal Team Player: Hungry, Humble, Smart.
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Retail Leadership Experience: A proven track record in retail operations, leading people, making quick decisions, and thriving in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
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Community Mindset: You live and breathe health and movement, and you love building genuine relationships both inside the store and out in the fitness community.
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Business Smarts: You quickly understand retail data (budgets, sales forecasts, KPIs) and know how to turn those numbers into actionable results.
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Resilient & Adaptable: You bring an above-the-line attitude, handle fast changes like a pro, and recover quickly from setbacks.
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Availability: This role is full-time, working a Sunday to Thursday roster
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Why LSKD?
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LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated, community-focused brand creating high-quality, functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. We move fast, challenge the status quo, and constantly evolve, inspired by a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and the drive to be 1% Better Every Day.
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Join us and you'll be part of a culture where your ideas matter, your work shapes the brand, and your contribution is part of something bigger.
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📌 Kotara Deputy Coach (Retail Assistant Store Manager) (New South Wales)
🏢 LSKD
📍 New South Wales