Children's Fitness Instructor - The Little Gym of Maplewood

The Little Gym; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Gym is seeking a Gym Instructor for its Maplewood, NJ location. This role involves leading fun and educational classes for children aged 4 months to 12 years, fostering their love for movement in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are energetic, love working with kids, and have flexibility in their schedule. Join a dedicated team focused on the growth and development of children!

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• Experience as a cheerleader, coach, camp counselor, or movement instructor is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to create a fun and educational environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate classes for children's development.
• Provide outstanding customer service to families.
• Create a warm and fun environment during classes and parties.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Background in Child Development or Physical Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

The Little Gym is Coming to Maplewood, NJ!!

POSITION TITLE: Gym Instructor
LOCATION: Maplewood, NJ
REPORTS TO: Program Director

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! The Little Gym is a children’s enrichment and physical development center. As an Instructor, you lead fun, age-appropriate classes that build kids’ confidence, coordination, and love of movement.

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 and lead/assist unforgettable Birthday Parties and special events 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 and party.
  
  
• Treat each class and each child as if it’s their first day – EVERY WEEK!
  
  

You’d fit in here if…

• 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 love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and do work. Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills are a must!
  
  

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.
  
  
• Guests walk out of our Birthday Parties wanting to have their party at The Little Gym too!
  
  
• Is athleisure-wear your vibe? Great, because yoga pants, t-shirts, and bare feet/socks will be your daily dress code.
  
  
• When you rock a birthday party, the parents reward you with great tips!
  
  
• If you’re a high school or college student who is looking to pick up a few extra hours on the weekends to support your social life, we have flexible scheduling.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

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!

Experience as a cheerleader, coach, camp counselor, or children’s movement instructor is a big plus—we love team players who know how to bring energy, encouragement, and positivity to every class.