Program Director

Overview

This exciting position will be part of the leadership team that will build and develop a team and a member-base of this amazing team. If you are entrepreneurial, a go-getter, love a challenge and are ready to work hard and hustle in a fast-paced, start-up type of environment, read on!

The Management Trainee/Program Director role is a full-time position that is part of the gym's leadership team. This individual will oversee gym operations, recruiting, training and developing a high performing team, building and retaining a strong member-base, teaching amazing classes (leading by example), providing a world class customer experience and establishing the business in the community through marketing and partnerships.

• Teach GREAT classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method
• Lead a high performing team through recruiting, training, developing and rewarding
• Provide outstanding customer service and a membership experience second to none while leading the team to do the same
• Help to manage day-to-day operations of the gym
• Sell The Little Gym program to new customers through ensuring the class quality and customer experience is exceptional
• Develop community partnerships; you will be one of the faces of The Little Gym to this new community

• You’re totally open to being a silly at times and have that YES I CAN attitude
• A background in child development, physical education and/or gymnastics/dance helps as well
• Previous experience successfully managing and leading others
• 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
• You are a natural leader
• You love to hustle, work hard and be recognized for your contribution
• Are open to working a mixture of days, evenings and one weekend day. Your schedule will generally remain consistent from week to week and the management team will work together to ensure we have all business hours/needs met

• You have the opportunity to build this business from the ground up! Hello entrepreneurial spirit
• Kids walk out of our classes more confident than when they walked in every single day
• You’ll get your steps in and close your activity rings while you work because you’ll be moving all day
• We take our fun pretty seriously but also take the role we play in our community and with each child we meet seriously. The relationships you’ll build here will last a lifetime
• Our leadership team is pretty awesome and we are here to support you
• 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 position you’ve been looking for, please forward your contact information and resume to us for immediate consideration

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

When you work somewhere this fun, it doesn’t even feel like a job. Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re making a difference while having a blast? You’ve come to the right place. The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Programs offer children a Springboard to Life’s Adventures by using movement-based learning and imaginative play to help build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bash parties. 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. We are looking for fun, outgoing, talented individuals who are looking to make a difference in their community.

If this sounds like you, check out our open positions!

All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The Little Gym Franchising Corporate.