Childrens Grade School Gymnastics Instructor (Full-time)

The Little Gym International; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K up to 3.5% company match

PTO

Discounted/free programs for employee children

Job summary

A leading children's physical development center in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a full-time Childrens Grade School Gymnastics Instructor. In this role, you will teach classes based on a proven curriculum, encourage children’s fitness and confidence in a fun environment, and engage positively with both kids and their parents. Ideal candidates are energetic, enjoy working with children, and are comfortable demonstrating basic gymnastics skills. This position offers training, growth opportunities, and a rewarding experience in child development.

Qualifications

• Background in child development, physical education, coaching and/or gymnastics preferred.
• Ability to lift and spot children up to 12 years old.
• Comfort in a non-competitive and positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on established curriculum.
• Create fun and positive environments for children.
• Demonstrate basic gymnastics skills.

Skills

Encouraging kids

Customer service

Basic gymnastics skills

Child development knowledge

Job description

Childrens Grade School Gymnastics Instructor (Full-time)

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Pay Range

This range is provided by The Little Gym International. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$12.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you are looking for a career working with kids someday, enjoy being super active and love to have a ton of fun, you may be the person we are looking for!

A Children's Grade School Gymnastics Instructor takes the reins and is a leader of Serious Fun during our regularly scheduled classes. Available Afternoon & Evenings a must!

Responsibilities

• Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
• Create a warm, positive, and fun environment for the children each class.
• Treat each class and each child as if it’s their first day – EVERY WEEK!
• Be ready to roll, climb, jump, and swing. Children learn through watching you! You don’t have to be a top tier gymnast but you do have to be comfortable moving through the gym.
• Comfortable lifting and spotting children up to 12 years old. (We will train you on proper technique!)
• Comfortable demonstrating basic gymnastics skills: handstand, cartwheel, mount and walk on a balance beam, front support and swings on uneven bars.
• Comfortable in a non-competitive and positive environment. Our goal is to help children gain self-confidence and self-esteem through gymnastics.
• Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience.
• Create a warm, fun and educational environment for the children and families.
• Take pride in our facility—treat it like home. Cleaning and sanitizing is important!
• Available in the evenings during the week and at least one weekend day.

Qualifications / Personality Fit

• You love having fun, encouraging kids and giving High‑5s! (A background in child development, physical education, coaching 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 would be voted most likely to be in a good mood by your classmates.
• You love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and do work.
• Moving is more your speed. This is not a desk job!

Benefits & Perks

• Children walk out of our classes more confident each 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 sweatpants or you could get paid to wear the sweatpants. The choice is yours.
• There is hands‑on training and you will never stop learning! There is room for growth in our The Little Gym franchise. Our directors and even our owner started out as an instructor!
• 401K up to 3.5% company match
• PTO
• Discounted/free programs for employee children (or sponsored child)
• Knowledge and experience coaching, teaching, learning about child development, and child behavior management tools.

About The Little Gym International

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!

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

How to Apply

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