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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Do you light up when you’re around kids, and do they light up around you? Do you love leading a team as much as you love a good round of applause for a first somersault? The Little Gym of Seekonk is looking for a Gym Director to lead our gym, inspire our team, and help hundreds of local kids build confidence one skill (and one giggle) at a time.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll run the business side of the gym, but you’ll also be on the floor teaching, high-fiving, and cheering kids on every week. If you want a desk job, this isn’t it. If you want a job where "serious fun" is literally the product, keep reading.
Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?
- Strong sense of fulfillment
- Keep fit as you work
- Fun, high-energy work environment
- Competitive compensation
- 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Job Summary:
The Gym Director is a full-time career-level position, responsible for the overall performance of The Little Gym location. Typically, the Gym Director reports directly to the owners of a specific The Little Gym location.Â
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire the team. Hire, train, coach, and celebrate a crew of instructors and directors. Run weekly team meetings and 1:1s, give in-the-moment feedback, and build a culture people love being part of.
- Teach! Spend roughly 25–50% of your time in the gym teaching classes and programs. You’ll be trained in our curriculum; you bring the energy and the love of kids.
- Grow enrollment. Own the member experience from first phone call to first forward roll. Drive introductory visits, conversion, and retention, and partner with the owners on enrollment and revenue goals.
- Create raving fans. Deliver exceptional customer service, know families by name, resolve concerns with empathy, and schedule intentional "WOW" moments for members.
- Run a tight ship. Oversee scheduling, payroll and labor costs, facility cleanliness, safety standards, and day-to-day operations so the gym runs smoothly and profitably.
- Rally the community. Support marketing, social media, member events, and grassroots outreach that make us the place for kids in the area.
Qualifications:
- Love to have fun and not only smiles easily but finds joy in making others smile.
- Several years of experience working with kids (teaching, coaching, childcare, education, recreation, or similar) and experience supervising or leading a team.
- Comfort teaching or excited to learn. A background in gymnastics, physical education, or child development is a big plus, but not required. We provide full training and certification support (CPR/First Aid).
- Ability to work Saturdays. It’s our biggest day, and our Director is there leading it. Your full-time schedule will include weekday flexibility to balance it out.
- Strong communication skills; ability to communicate warmly and clearly with parents, kids, and teammates alike.Â
- Experience managing a P&L is a plus.
What we offerÂ
- Competitive salary of $55,000–$75,000 depending on experience.
- Paid time off and paid holiday closures.
- Performance bonus potential tied to the gym’s success.
- Paid training, including The Little Gym’s professional curriculum and leadership development.
- Real growth: as we expand into Rhode Island, top performers will have the opportunity to grow into regional leadership roles.
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