Assistant program director

The Little Gym; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Little Gym is seeking an energetic, dependable Assistant Program Director with strong tumbling or gymnastics experience. This hands-on role combines teaching children with training instructors, developing staff skills, and maintaining high standards for class quality and gym cleanliness.

Schedule options include Monday–Thursday evenings and Monday–Friday mornings, with responsibilities spanning class instruction, staff coaching, and program quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Strong tumbling or gymnastics experience required, with ability to demonstrate and teach foundational skills and progressions.
• Experience teaching children and coaching or training others.
• Knowledge of safe spotting techniques and equipment use.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Dependable attendance and availability for one of the listed schedules.
• Ability to actively teach, demonstrate skills, spot students, and move gym equipment.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, age-appropriate classes following The Little Gym curriculum.
• Train and mentor instructors in teaching techniques, tumbling and gymnastics skills, safe spotting, and class management.
• Observe and evaluate instructors, providing constructive feedback and ongoing coaching.
• Create class prep sheets outlining lesson plans, skill progressions, equipment setup, and teaching points.
• Help staff build confidence and improve their ability to teach skills safely and effectively.
• Uphold consistent class quality, including preparation, pacing, instruction, and student engagement.
• Maintain a clean, organized gym and ensure staff complete equipment cleanup and cleaning duties.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment for children, families, and staff.

Skills

Tumbling

Gymnastics

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Assistant Program Director — Part Time

The Little Gym

The Little Gym is seeking an energetic, dependable Assistant Program Director with strong tumbling or gymnastics experience. This hands-on role combines teaching children with training instructors, developing staff skills, and maintaining high standards for class quality and gym cleanliness.

Schedule Options

• Monday–Thursday evenings
• Monday–Friday mornings

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, age-appropriate classes following The Little Gym curriculum.
• Train and mentor instructors in teaching techniques, tumbling and gymnastics skills, safe spotting, and class management.
• Observe and evaluate instructors, providing constructive feedback and ongoing coaching.
• Create class prep sheets outlining lesson plans, skill progressions, equipment setup, and teaching points.
• Help staff build confidence and improve their ability to teach skills safely and effectively.
• Uphold consistent class quality, including preparation, pacing, instruction, and student engagement.
• Maintain a clean, organized gym and ensure staff complete equipment cleanup and cleaning duties.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment for children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong tumbling or gymnastics experience required, with the ability to demonstrate and teach foundational skills and progressions.
• Experience teaching children and coaching or training others.
• Knowledge of safe spotting techniques and equipment use.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide clear feedback and hold staff accountable to program standards.
• Dependable attendance and availability for one of the listed schedules.
• Ability to actively teach, demonstrate skills, spot students, and move gym equipment.

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy working with children and helping other instructors grow. You lead by example, take initiative, and care about delivering safe, well-prepared, high-quality classes.