Child Development & Gymnastics Coach

The Little Gym; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Health insurance

Job summary

The Little Gym of Elk Grove, CA is seeking energetic team members to lead parent-child and youth gymnastics classes using our proven curriculum.

You will create magical moments, build children's confidence, and foster relationships with families while maintaining safety and cleanliness. No prior gymnastics experience required thanks to comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Energetic attitude and enthusiasm for working with kids.
• Ability to engage children in movement and play.
• Patience and encouragement in a teaching role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach parent-child and youth gymnastics classes using The Little Gym curriculum.
• Create magical moments that build children's confidence and skills.
• Foster relationships with families to make them feel part of The Little Gym community.
• Maintain high standards for safety and cleanliness.
• Support events like birthday parties and camps.
• Learn teaching methods through comprehensive training (no prior gymnastics experience required).

Skills

Infectious energy

Working with children

Warm, patient, encouraging

Education

Background in early childhood development, physical education, recreational sports, cheerleading, or gymnastics

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Health insurance

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!

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Shape young lives through movement, learning, and play
• Competitive pay with clear path for advancement
• Flexible scheduling that works with your life
• Join a proven program with 300+ locations worldwide
• Be part of a supportive, fun-loving team

What You'll Do

• Lead and teach our signature parent-child and youth gymnastics classes using The Little Gym's proven curriculum
• Create magical moments that build children's confidence and skills
• Foster relationships with families that make them feel part of The Little Gym community
• Maintain our high standards for safety and cleanliness
• Support special events like birthday parties and camps
• Learn our proven teaching methods through comprehensive training (no prior gymnastics experience required!)

You'll Thrive Here If

• You bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything you do
• Working with children brings out your best
• You're naturally warm, patient, and encouraging
• You balance fun with professionalism
• You're reliable, responsible, and take pride in your work
• You love being active and don't mind closing those activity rings!
• Background in early childhood development, physical education, recreational sports, cheerleading, or gymnastics is a plus

What Makes Us Different

• We focus on each child's individual growth and development
• Our curriculum blends physical, social, and cognitive learning
• We build lasting relationships with our member families
• You’ll never have a boring day - one minute you're a dinosaur, the next you're helping a child master their first cartwheel
• We invest in your growth with thorough training and development
• You have the opportunity to impact lives of children in our community

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!