Early Childhood & Kindergym Program Manager

Technique Gymnastics; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Technique Gymnastics in Northern California seeks an energetic Early Childhood Program Manager to lead the Birth-to-Six program, design innovative classes, curriculum, camps and family experiences that foster a lifelong love of movement.

This role blends hands-on coaching with leadership, staff development, and program planning, mentoring coaches, building strong family relationships, and collaborating with leadership to grow enrollment and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children birth to age six is required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• LiveScan Fingerprinting and TB Risk Assessment clearance required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Technique's Early Childhood Department.
• Build innovative programs that encourage movement, confidence, and lifelong activity.
• Coach and oversee Kindergym classes for children 0-6.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support coaching staff.
• Develop engaging lesson plans and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Create new classes, camps, clinics, and special events.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow enrollment and improve programs.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and department administration.
• Partner with the marketing team to promote early childhood programs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Mentoring coaches

Communication

Program planning

Job description

The Early Childhood & Kindergym Program Manager is responsible for leading and growing Technique Gymnastics' Early Childhood Development Department, serving children from infancy through age six. This leadership position oversees our Kindergym program while helping develop innovative classes, curriculum, camps, special events, and family experiences that inspire a lifelong love of movement.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, organized, and creative leader who enjoys working with young children, mentoring coaches, building relationships with families, and developing new ideas. This role combines hands-on coaching with leadership, curriculum development, staff management, and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Technique's Early Childhood Department.
• Build innovative programs that encourage movement, confidence, an da lifelong love of activity.
• Coach and oversee Kindergym classes for children 0-6.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and support coaching staff.
• Develop engaging lesson plans and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Create new classes, camps, clinics, and special events.
• Built positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a safe, fun, and welcoming learning environment.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow enrollment and improve programs.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and department administration.
• Partner with the marketing team to promote early childhood programs.

Qualifications

• A desire to innovate, build new programs, and create exceptional experiences for children and families.
• Experience working with children from birth to age six is required.
• Experience teaching movement-based programs such as gymnastics, dance, physical education, recreation, or similar activities preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for child development and learning through movement.
• Creative, energetic, and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to mentor and support a team of coaches.
• CPR/First Aid certified
• LiveScan Fingerprinting required.
• TB Test (or signed CDPH approved Tuburculosis Risk Assessment Questionnaire form) required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who believes that young children learn best through movement, play, exploration, and positive relationships; someone who is excited to bring fresh ideas, build meaningful programs, and mentor an outstanding coaching team; and someone who will help shape the future of our growing Early Childhood & Kindergym Department.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and the future of one of Northern California's largest gymnastics facilities.