Director of Education and Instruction

Coma Coffee Roasters; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Gymnastics, Dance & Ninja is seeking an experienced educator and leader to oversee instructional excellence across our programs. The Director will develop curriculum, create instructional standards, lead staff training, mentor instructors, and provide hands-on support during live classes.

While the primary focus will be gymnastics, this role supports instruction across preschool and recreational gymnastics, competitive gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and dance.

Qualifications

• Experienced educator and leader with a track record of program development.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead professional development.
• Strong understanding of how children learn and apply best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor instructors to improve teaching skills and class quality.
• Observe live classes and provide actionable feedback and support.
• Lead new-hire training and ongoing staff professional development.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, skill progressions, and instructional standards.
• Model effective teaching and coaching techniques on the floor.
• Create training resources, lesson-planning tools, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate instructional quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with program leaders across gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and dance.
• Teach classes and provide hands-on instructional support as needed.
• Help create consistency and excellence in instruction across Pinnacle's programs and locations.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Observation & feedback

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Experience in gymnastics coaching or instruction

Job description

Director of Education & Instruction

Pinnacle Gymnastics, Dance & Ninja is seeking an experienced educator and leader to oversee instructional excellence across our programs. The Director of Education & Instruction will develop curriculum, create instructional standards, lead staff training, mentor and coach instructors, and provide hands-on support during live classes.

While the primary focus will be gymnastics, this role will support instruction across preschool and recreational gymnastics, competitive gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and dance. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, understands how children learn, and can translate educational best practices into engaging, effective instruction.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys both developing great programs and developing the people who bring those programs to life. Candidates with backgrounds in gymnastics, education, coaching, curriculum development, instructional design, physical education, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor instructors to improve teaching skills and class quality.
• Observe live classes and provide actionable feedback and support.
• Lead new-hire training and ongoing staff professional development.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, skill progressions, and instructional standards.
• Model effective teaching and coaching techniques on the floor.
• Create training resources, lesson-planning tools, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate instructional quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with program leaders across gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, and dance.
• Teach classes and provide hands-on instructional support as needed.
• Help create consistency and excellence in instruction across Pinnacle's programs and locations.