Assistant Director - Child Development Gym
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The Little Gym of Eagan
MN
Summary
The Assistant Gym Director supports daily operations, staff training, and facility management to ensure exceptional member experiences. They also lead fitness coaching sessions, promote membership sales, and maintain safety standards within the gym.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
The Little Gym of Eagan is seeking dynamic and motivated Assistant Gym Director(s) to join our vibrant whole-child development and fitness community! In this energetic leadership role, you will support the Gym Director in managing daily operations, ensuring exceptional member experiences, and fostering a motivating environment for both staff and clients. Your expertise in fitness programming, client engagement, and industry best practices will drive our facility’s success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence health and wellness initiatives while developing your leadership skills within a thriving fitness setting.
Duties
- Assist in overseeing daily gym operations, ensuring smooth and efficient facility management
- Support staff training and development, including coaching on biomechanics, body mechanics, and program design
- Lead by example in delivering motivational fitness coaching and personalized workout plans tailored to individual client needs
- Promote a positive environment by building strong rapport with clients through effective communication and excellent customer service
- Coordinate group fitness classes, ensuring safety protocols such as first aid, CPR, AED operation, and manual handling procedures are followed
- Assist with fitness sales efforts by engaging potential clients and promoting membership packages and personal training services
- Maintain safety standards by implementing injury prevention strategies related to heavy lifting, biomechanics, and anatomy knowledge
Qualifications
- Proven experience in sports coaching, personal training, or fitness industry roles with a focus on client motivation and program design
- Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, and body mechanics
- Certified in first aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), AED operation, and manual handling techniques
- Demonstrated ability to teach physical education or group fitness classes effectively
- Excellent communication skills with a talent for building client rapport and delivering exceptional customer service
- Prior experience in health club management or gym operations is highly desirable
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining high energy levels throughout the day
Join us as an Assistant Gym Director to inspire others on their fitness journeys while advancing your career in a lively, supportive environment! Your passion for health and wellness combined with your leadership skills will help us create an empowering space where everyone can thrive.
With nearly 400 locations in over 30 countries, The Little Gym is the worldʼs premier experiential learning and physical development franchise for children ages four months through 12 years. For over 45 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through a range of programs including parent/child classes, gymnastics, and dance, plus extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bashes. Each week, progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment create opportunities for children to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear.
Founded
1976
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bedford, Texas
With nearly 400 locations in over 30 countries, The Little Gym is the worldʼs premier experiential learning and physical development franchise for children ages four months through 12 years. For over 45 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through a range of programs including parent/child classes, gymnastics, and dance, plus extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bashes. Each week, progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment create opportunities for children to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear.
Founded
1976
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bedford, Texas
