Center Manager Jobs in Connecticut
Center Manager jobs in Connecticut are in steady demand, with consistent openings across healthcare systems, childcare networks, community service organizations, and fitness and wellness centers throughout the state. Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and the YMCA of Greater Hartford, all of which maintain ongoing center manager needs at both site-level and multi-site roles. Childcare center management, behavioral health program oversight, and fitness facility leadership are among the most sought-after specialties in Connecticut listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
The Center Manager position has full revenue and operational responsibility for a Artemis Wax Corp. owned European Wax Center. As a Center Manager, you will have the opportunity to develop a team of guest service associates and Wax specialists and help them achieve their personal best. Additionally, your open and supportive management style will create a positive environment where you and your team will be excited to go to work each day.
This Team Member Must uphold the Artemis Wax Core Values:
- We are Team Players
- We Play to Win
- We Bring the Energy
- We are Committed
Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions
Field and People Leadership
- Lead Center Performance and inspire the Team to deliver and exceed both revenue and operating budgets
- Develop the GSA and Waxer Team to meet their full potential. Coach, mentor, evaluate and lead performance. Role models and holds the team accountable to Artemis Wax standards and protocols at all times.
- Identify, Recruit, and develop talent across all levels of the Center. Proactive partnerships with beauty schools to drive Wax Specialist recruiting.
- Train and role model the expected behaviors and processes put forward by European Wax Center
- Effectively communicate and set direction with Center Team. Monitor performance, provide recognition and feedback.
- Manages and assists the team in ensuring a professional, clean, fully stocked and organized Center that meets brand standards. This includes the lobby, public spaces, wax suites and restrooms.
Business Expectations and Rhythms
- Deliver and manage the Centers performance across revenue and KPI’s.
- Review and assess Center KPI’s daily. Coach appropriate behaviors and plan accordingly.
- Create effective action plans with Team to improve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance.
- Deep mastery and coaching of sales and scripts.
- Manage all aspects of traffic, conversion and staffing to deliver optimal center performance.
- Lead and organize operations, center payroll, ordering and compliance.
Work Environment
- Must be able to work effectively in stressful environments, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers, and accept constructive feedback from direct supervisors.
- Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
- Most work is performed indoors. The temperature is moderate and controlled.
- Must be able to stand or sit at a desk for up to hours per day. Standing, walking, and sitting are required. Length of time at these tasks varies from day to day.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
- Job duties, tasks and schedule may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business and the role. Full availability is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with clients, employees and above center leadership.
Receipt and Acknowledgements
I acknowledge and understand that:
- Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind and that my employment is at-will
- The job description provides a general summary of the position, however, is not all-inclusive. I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions
- Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed from time to time as business need dictates
- Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Artemis Wax.
Education / Experience / Qualifications
- 2 years of related and applicable management experience in a sales driver role
- Bachelor’s Degree or applicable related experience
- Full proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated results-oriented leadership.
- Self-motivated and process focused.
- Team Member Centric
- Outstanding communication skills
- Fun. You must have fun.
Position Summary
The Center Manager position has full revenue and operational responsibility for a Artemis Wax Corp. owned European Wax Center. As a Center Manager, you will have the opportunity to develop a team of guest service associates and Wax specialists and help them achieve their personal best. Additionally, your open and supportive management style will create a positive environment where you and your team will be excited to go to work each day.
This Team Member Must uphold the Artemis Wax Core Values:
- We are Team Players
- We Play to Win
- We Bring the Energy
- We are Committed
Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions
Field and People Leadership
- Lead Center Performance and inspire the Team to deliver and exceed both revenue and operating budgets
- Develop the GSA and Waxer Team to meet their full potential. Coach, mentor, evaluate and lead performance. Role models and holds the team accountable to Artemis Wax standards and protocols at all times.
- Identify, Recruit, and develop talent across all levels of the Center. Proactive partnerships with beauty schools to drive Wax Specialist recruiting.
- Train and role model the expected behaviors and processes put forward by European Wax Center
- Effectively communicate and set direction with Center Team. Monitor performance, provide recognition and feedback.
- Manages and assists the team in ensuring a professional, clean, fully stocked and organized Center that meets brand standards. This includes the lobby, public spaces, wax suites and restrooms.
Business Expectations and Rhythms
- Deliver and manage the Centers performance across revenue and KPI’s.
- Review and assess Center KPI’s daily. Coach appropriate behaviors and plan accordingly.
- Create effective action plans with Team to improve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance.
- Deep mastery and coaching of sales and scripts.
- Manage all aspects of traffic, conversion and staffing to deliver optimal center performance.
- Lead and organize operations, center payroll, ordering and compliance.
Work Environment
- Must be able to work effectively in stressful environments, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers, and accept constructive feedback from direct supervisors.
- Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
- Most work is performed indoors. The temperature is moderate and controlled.
- Must be able to stand or sit at a desk for up to hours per day. Standing, walking, and sitting are required. Length of time at these tasks varies from day to day.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
- Job duties, tasks and schedule may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business and the role. Full availability is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with clients, employees and above center leadership.
Receipt and Acknowledgements
I acknowledge and understand that:
- Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind and that my employment is at-will
- The job description provides a general summary of the position, however, is not all-inclusive. I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions
- Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed from time to time as business need dictates
- Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Artemis Wax.
Education / Experience / Qualifications
- 2 years of related and applicable management experience in a sales driver role
- Bachelor’s Degree or applicable related experience
- Full proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated results-oriented leadership.
- Self-motivated and process focused.
- Team Member Centric
- Outstanding communication skills
- Fun. You must have fun.
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Center Manager Job Market in Connecticut
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center manager jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut state license or credential required for regulated center types such as childcare
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management, human services, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing daily operations in a center environment
- Familiarity with Connecticut state regulations governing the specific center type being managed
- Proven ability to manage budgets, monitor expenses, and report to organizational leadership
- Strong communication and community engagement skills suited to Connecticut's diverse service populations
Center Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a center manager in Connecticut?
The path depends on the center type you want to manage. Childcare center directors in Connecticut must hold or qualify for a Director Credential issued through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, which requires a combination of education and verified experience in early childhood settings. Healthcare and behavioral health center managers typically need a relevant bachelor's degree and department-specific experience. Fitness or community center roles generally require operations experience and sometimes a recognized management certification rather than a state license.
Which companies hire center managers in Connecticut?
Employers hiring center managers in Connecticut right now include Hartford HealthCare, CVS Health, and Mathnasium, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Connecticut's concentration of hospital systems, nonprofit service organizations, and regional childcare chains means center manager openings are distributed across both large institutions and smaller community-based operators throughout the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most center manager jobs?
Willimantic, Stamford, and Norwich have the most center manager openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is the state's administrative and healthcare hub, home to major health systems and nonprofit headquarters, while New Haven's density of medical institutions and Bridgeport's large community service sector each generate consistent demand for site-level and program management roles.
Are there remote center manager jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Center manager roles are fundamentally site-based, requiring on-the-ground supervision of staff, facilities, and clients. About 25% of center manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be regional or multi-site oversight positions where administrative responsibilities can be handled off-site while direct facility management is delegated to on-site leads.
How can I get hired as a center manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a coordinator or assistant director role first and building toward full center management from there. Connecticut childcare chains and YMCAs regularly hire program coordinators and site assistants who can advance internally. Large health systems like Hartford HealthCare post administrative coordinator and patient services lead roles that function as pipeline positions. Earning the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Director Credential, even before your first director posting, signals readiness and gives your application a clear edge in childcare and community center hiring.
Where can I find and apply to center manager jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to center manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated in real time. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly through each posting.
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