Gymnastics Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you love kids, enjoy moving, and being active in your job while having a ton of fun, you may be the person we are looking for!

What we expect from you…

• Introduce kids to the serious fun of education and play, all within The Little Gym's unique learning environment.
• Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
• Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience . We treat our members like family here.
• Lead/Assist gymnastics classes for children aged 4 months to 12 years, ensuring lesson plans are carefully followed
• Work with children accommodating various ability levels, promoting skill advancement, self-confidence, and enjoyment of the sport.
• Evaluate and track students' progress, offer tailored feedback, and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• Foster a supportive, energetic, and positive class atmosphere that encourages student involvement and a love for gymnastics.
• Adhere to safety protocols and best practices, including correct equipment use and spotting techniques, to ensure student safety.
• Engage in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to refine teaching skills and stay current with gymnastics trends.
• Support gym events, competitions, and showcases, offering guidance and encouragement to students.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the gymnastics area and equipment.
• Note: Singing, tumbling, cheering, dancing, jumping, wiggling, skipping, smiling and laughing are vital to the role! Please be able and prepared to do all of the above- every day in every class! The "Vibe" is EVERYTHING!

A few little requirements…

• Reliable transportation to get to/from work (Location of Gym: Englewood, NJ)
• Strong time management skills (classes run on a tight schedule)
• Communication is key! Both with the Directors/Owners and the students/parents
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Preferred: Background in children's education, gymnastics, cheerleading, etc.
• Ability to sing, tumble, cheer, dance, high-five, smile, laugh and more!
• But seriously....Ability to smile A LOT!
• I cannot stress this enough.... you MUST love working with children! If you don't, then this isn't the right place for you (and that's ok!)

You’d fit in here if…

• Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
• Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience. We treat our members like family here.
• Create a warm, fun, and educational environment for the Children in each class.
• Treat each class and each child as if it’s their first day – EVERY WEEK!
• You love having fun, like giving high 5’s, and can play like a child! (A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics helps as well)
• You live to serve! Making others feel good makes you feel good.
• Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too.
• You were voted most likely to be in a good mood by your high school classmates.
• You love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and do work.

You may think we’re awesome because…

• Children walk out of our classes more confident than when they walked in every single day.
• You’ll get your steps in and close your activity rings while you work because you’ll be moving all day.
• We take our fun pretty seriously but also take the role we play in our community and with each child we meet seriously. The relationships you’ll build here will last a lifetime.
• You could get paid to fold t-shirts or you could get paid to act like a dinosaur. The choice is yours.
• This may not be your career, but we are surely going to train you like it is.

But seriously read the fine print…

With more than 300 locations across the globe, The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for kids 4 months through 12 years. For over four decades, The Little Gym has helped millions of kids experience the thrill of achievement, develop new skills, and find new confidence through a variety of gymnastics-based programs. Parent/Child, Pre-K, and Grade School classes are all taught in a clean, fun, safe, and nurturing environment, which encourages children to develop at their own pace.

As a part of The Little Gym team, you will be part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe. If this sounds like the job you’ve been dreaming about, what are you waiting for? We’ve been waiting for you!

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

When you work somewhere this fun, it doesn’t even feel like a job.

Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re making a difference while having a blast? You’ve come to the right place. The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Programs offer children a Springboard to Life’s Adventures by using movement-based learning and imaginative play to help build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bash parties. As a part of The Little Gym team, you will be part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe. We are looking for fun, outgoing, talented individuals who are looking to make a difference in their community. If this sounds like you, check out our open positions!

All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The Little Gym Franchising Corporate.