Seriously Fun Lead Teacher

The Little Gym; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Gym of Clifton Park is seeking a lively, self-motivated Lead Teacher to help lead operations and growth in our dynamic children’s gym.

The role focuses on teaching engaging gymnastics classes, supporting a high standard curriculum, and delivering outstanding service to members. Evening and weekend availability is required, with opportunities for career advancement within The Little Gym International.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on our curriculum and teaching method.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and membership experience.
• Manage instructors and coordinate schedules.
• Grow gym enrollment and lead intro visits.
• Lead trainings and team meetings with leadership.
• Represent the gym in social media announcements and events.

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!

The Little Gym of Clifton Park is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and organized individual to help lead the operations and growth in our dynamic and fun children’s gym.

Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?

• Strong sense of fulfillment
• Keep fit as you work
• Fun, high-energy work environment
• Comprehensive ongoing career training
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement

Company Overview

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.

Applicants must be available to work evenings and at least one weekend day consistently.

Job Summary

Lead Teachers work very closely with the Program Directors and Gym Director and is primarily responsible for teaching awesome gymnastics classes that are aligned to a child development curriculum. The ideal candidate will also excel at teaching classes to the extremely high standards established by The Little Gym International. The Lead Teacher will spend approximately 90% of their time teaching, with the balance of their time devoted to day-to-day operations and to building a top-notch team of individuals who are 100% committed to providing outstanding customer service.

• Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
• Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience. We treat our members like family here.
• Oversee the full of breadth offered programs to ensure the extremely high standards of The Little Gym International are met
• Ensuring daily tasks are completed (i.e. daily phone calls, texts, emails, attendance, cleaning, payment collection, inventory check, facility/equipment maintenance)
• Managing gym instructors, delegating tasks, and communicating information from management clearly and effectively
• Building gym enrollment by championing The Little Gym philosophy and programs to all intro visits and customers, leading the gym and setting exemplary standards for intro conversions and member retention
• Scheduling lead and assist instructors for classes, birthdays, camps, and special events, responding to scheduling needs, time off requests, and resolving issues/coverage needs
• Teaching high energy and fun classes, in accordance with The Little Gym curriculum
• Leading team trainings and meetings, in collaboration with the Assistant Program Director and/or Regional Director
• Providing outstanding customer service and responding to issues in a professional and courteous manner
• Posting gym specific announcements and re-posting user generated content on social media
• Developing special events and bringing ideas to management for member engagement opportunities
• Leading marketing efforts for the gym
• Performing other duties as assigned by Directors or Owners
• Working in tandem with the Gym Director to ensure unified leadership communication and experience at this location

You’d fit in here if…

• You’re totally open to being a goofball and love giving high 5’s. (A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics helps as well)
• You live to serve! Helping others be their best, helps you feel your best
• Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too
• You were voted most likely to be in a good mood by your high school classmates
• You love to have fun but you know when to buckle down and do work
• Looking for career growth into a Gym Director role
• Night (3-7 pm) and weekend availability preferred

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!