Parent-Child Gymnastics Instructor - Mornings
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The Little Gym of Stratford
Stratford, CT, US
Summary
Lead and teach high-quality recreational gymnastics classes while maintaining safety standards and a fun environment. Support and mentor other instructors while delivering excellent customer service to families.
Job Description
Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you love kids, have real gymnastics coaching experience, and enjoy leading classes while mentoring others, this may be the role you’ve been waiting for.
As a Parent-Child Gymnastics Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality classes, supporting curriculum execution, and helping elevate the overall coaching experience in the gym.
What we expect from you…
- Lead and teach high-quality recreational gymnastics classes using our proven curriculum and teaching method
- Bring confidence, structure, and consistency to every class you lead
- Model excellent coaching techniques, class flow, and safety standards
- Support and guide other instructors through example, encouragement, and feedback
- Create a warm, fun, and educational environment where every child feels successful
- Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive membership experience for families
You’d fit in here if…
- You have previous gymnastics coaching experience and feel confident teaching foundational gymnastics skills
- You naturally connect with parents and know how to lead and engage both children and their grown-ups throughout class
- You can manage a class independently while keeping kids engaged, safe, and motivated
- You understand how to adapt skills and progressions for different ages and ability levels
- You treat every class and every child like it’s their first day, every single week
- You take pride in being a leader on the floor and a role model for the team
You’d really shine if…
- You love having fun, giving high fives, and being silly, but also know when to buckle down and lead
- Kids gravitate toward you, and parents trust you, enjoy learning from you, and look forward to seeing you every week
- You communicate clearly, stay organized, and follow through
- You enjoy helping newer instructors grow and succeed
- You bring positive energy and consistency, even on busy days
You may think we’re awesome because…
- Children leave our classes more confident than when they arrived
- You’ll stay active and moving throughout your workday
- You love talking with parents (and teaching them!)
- We take fun seriously, and we take child development and safety even more seriously
- You can get paid to fold t-shirts… or get paid to act like a superhero or dinosaur
- While this may not be your forever career, we will train and support you like it is
But seriously read the fine print…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. If this sounds like the job you’ve been dreaming about, what are you waiting for? We’ve been waiting for you!
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