Program Director

The Little Gym of Long Island City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Gym of Long Island City is seeking a Program Director who loves working with children and thrives in a fun, energetic team. You will create an amazing experience for children and families, teach our curriculum, and ensure safety and high standards.

You will train, coach, and evaluate team members, lead by example, and build strong relationships with kids and parents. You’ll jump in to help keep the gym running smoothly and maintain an upbeat atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or a background in child development, childcare, physical education, gymnastics, dance, or a related field.
• Experience working with children.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Positive, energetic, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work in an active environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach fun, engaging children's classes using our proven curriculum and teaching methods—we’ll train you!
• Create a fun, safe, and positive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence.
• Provide exceptional customer service and make every family feel welcome.
• Oversee our programs and ensure they consistently meet the high standards of The Little Gym.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members.
• Lead by example and help create a positive, energetic team culture.
• Build strong relationships with children and their parents.
• Jump in, get involved, and help wherever needed to keep the gym running smoothly.

Skills

Child development background

Experience with children

Leadership

Customer service

Team training

Energetic and positive

Job description

Do you love kids, have tons of energy, and want a job where having fun is part of the job?

The Little Gym is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible Program Director to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with children, enjoys being part of a fun, energetic team, and has relevant experience or a background in child development, childcare, physical education, gymnastics, dance, performance, or a related field.

If you’re the person who naturally makes kids smile, parents feel welcome, and coworkers feel motivated—we want to meet you!

What You’ll Do

As our Program Director, you’ll play a key role in creating an amazing experience for our children, families, and team.

• Teach fun, engaging children's classes using our proven curriculum and teaching methods—we’ll train you!
• Create a fun, safe, and positive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence.
• Provide exceptional customer service and make every family feel welcome.
• Oversee our programs and ensure they consistently meet the high standards of The Little Gym.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members.
• Lead by example and help create a positive, energetic team culture.
• Build strong relationships with children and their parents.
• Jump in, get involved, and help wherever needed to keep the gym running smoothly.

You’ll Love This Job If…

• You love working with children.
• You have relevant experience or a background in child development, childcare, physical education, gymnastics, dance, performance, or a related field.
• You’re comfortable being silly, getting on the floor, and giving out lots of high-fives!
• You’re energetic, upbeat, and naturally positive.
• You’re great with kids and their parents.
• You enjoy helping others and genuinely care about providing a great experience.
• You’re a natural leader who can motivate and support a team.
• You can have fun while still knowing when it’s time to focus and get the work done.
• You’re dependable, responsible, and comfortable taking initiative.

Requirements

• Relevant experience or a background in child development, childcare, physical education, gymnastics, dance, performance, or a related field
• Experience working with children
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
• Positive, energetic, and professional attitude
• Ability to work in an active environment

Leadership or teaching experience is a plus!

Why You’ll Love It Here

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job.

You’ll get to play, teach, lead, encourage, and make a real difference in children's lives every day. You’ll work alongside a team that believes work should be rewarding, energetic, and fun!

If you’re passionate about children and love creating positive experiences for families, we’d love to meet you!