Program Director

The Little Gym of Cincinnati - Hyde Park; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Gym of Cincinnati - Hyde Park is seeking an energetic individual to teach classes and oversee youth programs for children aged 4 months to 12 years. Responsibilities include delivering engaging and confidence-building classes, ensuring program quality, building strong relationships with families, and contributing to local marketing efforts. Ideal candidates should have a love for working with children, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine love for working with children and families.
• Prior experience in a children's activity center or customer-facing role is a plus.
• Able to manage schedules and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-energy, confidence-building classes using the proven curriculum.
• Ensure quality and safety of Parent/Child, Pre-K, and Grade School programs.
• Build strong relationships with families and greet members warmly.
• Engage with families to promote programs and support membership.
• Assist with social media and community outreach to attract new families.
• Coach and evaluate instructors to ensure consistent class quality.
• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards across all program areas.
• Assist with daily operational tasks to ensure gym runs efficiently.

Skills

Energetic, outgoing personality

Experience teaching or coaching youth programs

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication and customer-service skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Job description

Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you have tons of energy, love kids, and are looking for a way to give back to your community, you may be the person we are looking for!

Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?

• Strong sense of fulfillment
• Fun, high‑energy work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive ongoing career training
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement

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. Parent/Child, Pre‑K, and Grade School classes are taught in a clean, fun, safe, and nurturing environment.

Job Summary

• Teach Amazing Classes — Deliver high‑energy, confidence‑building classes using The Little Gym’s proven curriculum and teaching method, ensuring every child experiences serious fun and measurable progress.
• Lead Program Excellence — Oversee the full breadth of Parent/Child, Pre‑K, and Grade School programs, ensuring curriculum quality, safety, and alignment with The Little Gym’s high standards.
• Provide Outstanding Customer Service — Build strong relationships with families, greet members warmly, answer questions, resolve concerns, and create a welcoming environment that keeps families excited to return.
• Drive Membership Growth — Engage with families to promote programs, support enrollment and retention, and contribute to a thriving membership community.
• Support Local Marketing & Community Outreach — Assist with social media, events, partnerships, and in‑gym promotions to increase visibility and attract new families.
• Train & Support Team Members — Oversee training, coaching, and evaluation of instructors to ensure consistent class quality and a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Maintain a Clean, Safe Facility — Uphold The Little Gym’s standards for cleanliness, organization, and safety across all program areas.
• Contribute to Daily Operations — Assist with scheduling, opening/closing duties, inventory, and other operational tasks that keep the gym running efficiently. Collaborate with the Gym Director to complete all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Energetic, outgoing personality with a genuine love for working with children and families.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading youth programs (gymnastics, dance, sports, early childhood education, or similar). Prior experience in a children’s activity center, fitness facility, or customer‑facing role is a plus but not required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and inspire team members.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills, both in person and over the phone.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage schedules, programs, and daily operations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for classes, events, and birthday parties.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year