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Assistant Gym Director

My Gym
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
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Benefits

  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Job Description

My Gym is seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director to support our children’s fitness programs. In this role, you will assist in overseeing daily operations, manage staff, and help create an engaging environment for children and their families. Your contributions will ensure high-quality fitness instruction while promoting a positive and supportive community.

Benefits/Perks

  • Career Advancement: Enjoy a clear path for growth with a strong emphasis on promoting from within
  • Free Uniforms: Receive complimentary T-shirts as part of your work attire
  • Competitive Salary: Benefit from a competitive salary that reflects your experience and contributions
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid time off to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Medical Insurance Allowance: Access a medical insurance allowance to support your health needs
  • Commission and Bonus Opportunities: Earn additional income through performance- based commissions and bonuses
  • Supportive Team Culture: Join an engaging and collaborative team environment with regular events to foster connection
  • Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of children who will cherish their experiences with you for years to come

Job Summary

The Assistant Gym Director plays a vital role in supporting the Gym Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the My Gym location. You will ensure the highest quality of service for both children and their families while fostering a positive and engaging environment. This leadership position requires a balance of business management, team leadership, and exceptional customer service skills. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a passion for childhood development and a commitment to growing our community of families.

Responsibilities

  • Daily Operations: Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the center, including staff training and effective communication with parents
  • Family Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with families, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing any concerns
  • Strategic Development: Develop and implement strategies to boost enrollment and retain current families
  • Safety and Cleanliness: Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff at all times

Qualifications

  • Childcare Experience: Proven experience working with young children in an organized play setting
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership or management experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a team
  • Team-Oriented: Strong willingness to collaborate and contribute as a dedicated team player
  • Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills for clear interaction with staff, parents, and guests
  • Physical Capability: Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
  • Endurance: Capacity to stand for extended periods (up to 6 hours) while fulfilling job

Responsibilities

Company Overview:

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is an international corporation with 600 locations dedicated to providing exceptional recreational fitness and gymnastics programs for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. We also host unforgettable birthday parties! If you’re not familiar with My Gym, check out our website, Instagram, or Facebook (@mygymfun) to see the fun we have and our passion for children’s fitness!

Inclusion Statement

At My Gym, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life. As an inclusive workplace, we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our mission is to create #MomentsThatMatter—not just for our clients and their children but for our teachers as well. We strive to build a team that reflects the vibrant communities we serve, embracing all ethnicities, genders, beliefs, sexual identities, disabilities, and cultures. Every individual is valued for their unique contributions, helping us foster a rich and supportive environment for everyone.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is a lot more than just “Mommy and Me!" From first steps to first handstands, we are committed to creating wonderful Moments That Matter. Our gyms are safe, colorful, and oh-so-clean spaces, and our staff pride themselves on providing a fun, safe, and meaningful experience to each and every family who enters through our doors.

Every day in more than 700 locations worldwide, My Gym kids attend structured, noncompetitive and age-appropriate classes and birthday parties taught by incredibly talented, fun, and happy grown-ups. Our curriculum grows with children and features a wide variety of activities designed to promote coordination, agility, flexibility, motor skills, and social skills. Whether it’s a toddler in a parent-participation class wiggling through a warm-up, or a school-aged Ninja kid conquering our Warped Wall, the FUN never stops!

My Gym’s brand promise is to love and nurture all children through meaningful play, and it’s a promise we take to heart.

We hope you’ll join us!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, 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 My Gym Corporate.

Salary : $20

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