What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids gymnastics coach & shift lead position at The Little Gym International?
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Benefits
If you love kids, enjoy being active, and want a job where fun and purpose go hand in hand, this could be the perfect role for you.
About The Little Gym
With more than 300 locations worldwide, The Little Gym is a non-competitive, curriculum-based gymnastics program for children ages 4 months–12 years. We help kids build confidence, physical skills, and a love of movement through music, imagination, and play — all in a safe, positive environment.
The Role
As a Coach at The Little Gym, you’ll be on the floor teaching fun, high-energy classes that help kids grow physically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll follow our proven curriculum and teaching methods — and don’t worry, we’ll train you on The Little Gym way.
In addition to coaching classes, this role may include opening and closing responsibilities, helping ensure the gym is prepared, safe, and running smoothly. This includes completing opening and closing checklists, preparing the space for classes, and securing the building at the end of the day.
You’ll spend your time moving, playing, encouraging, and helping kids feel confident and successful in every class — while also supporting the day-to-day operations of the gym.
What You’ll Do
Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 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.
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Benefits
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
If you love kids, enjoy being active, and want a job where fun and purpose go hand in hand, this could be the perfect role for you.
About The Little Gym
With more than 300 locations worldwide, The Little Gym is a non-competitive, curriculum-based gymnastics program for children ages 4 months–12 years. We help kids build confidence, physical skills, and a love of movement through music, imagination, and play — all in a safe, positive environment.
The Role
As a Coach at The Little Gym, you’ll be on the floor teaching fun, high-energy classes that help kids grow physically, socially, and emotionally. You’ll follow our proven curriculum and teaching methods — and don’t worry, we’ll train you on The Little Gym way.
In addition to coaching classes, this role may include opening and closing responsibilities, helping ensure the gym is prepared, safe, and running smoothly. This includes completing opening and closing checklists, preparing the space for classes, and securing the building at the end of the day.
You’ll spend your time moving, playing, encouraging, and helping kids feel confident and successful in every class — while also supporting the day-to-day operations of the gym.
What You’ll Do
- Teach engaging, imaginative classes using our proven curriculum
- Create a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for every child
- Use positive energy, encouragement, and high-fives to help kids succeed
- Support class setup, equipment use, and safety standards
- Build positive relationships with children and their families
- Open and close the gym as scheduled, including:
- Completing opening and closing checklists
- Preparing the gym for classes and events
- Securing the building at the end of the day
- Handling basic operational tasks and paperwork as needed
- Serve as a reliable point person during opening or closing shifts
- You love kids and aren’t afraid to be a little silly.
- High-fives, encouragement, and positive energy come naturally to you.
- Kids connect with you — and parents trust you.
- You enjoy staying active and moving throughout your shift.
- You know how to have fun while still following structure and safety.
- You’re dependable and comfortable taking on added responsibility, like opening and closing the gym.
- 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.
Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 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.
Salary : $16 - $22