Lead Gymnastics Instructor (Program Director)

The Little Gym•Atlanta, GA

5d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Life's too short not to work someplace awesome! Do you have a gift for developing people as much as you love working with kids? Are you a natural leader who gets energized by building great teams and creating exceptional experiences? If you're ready to step into a role where you truly own the magic — join us as Program Director at The Little Gym of Dunwoody! Why You'll Love This Role: Grow your gymnastics coaching and leadership skills in a dynamic, mission-driven environment Lead a team that makes a real difference in children's lives every single day $50,000 starting salary with health insurance available A full-time position with genuine ownership over program quality and team culture What You'll Own: Drive the quality of every class by teaching alongside your team and providing hands-on coaching and feedback Develop and deliver staff training, curriculum meetings, and performance evaluations to maintain our high standards Oversee all special programs — birthday parties, camps, Parent Survival Nights, and community events — from planning through execution Support hiring, onboarding, and the ongoing growth of your team Keep a sharp eye on the metrics that matter: intro-to-member conversion, retention, member experience, and facility standards You'll Thrive Here If: You lead by example and hold yourself to the same standard you hold others You love developing people just as much as you love working with children You're organized and proactive — you spot what needs to happen before being asked You can balance warmth and accountability in equal measure You bring positive energy into every room you walk into You're comfortable being both the coach on the floor and the strategist in the room Bonus Points If: You have experience in a supervisory or lead role in a children's program, recreation, or education setting You have a background in gymnastics, dance, cheer, or movement-based activities You have experience with curriculum development or staff training You're a strong communicator who connects naturally with both parents and team members About The Little Gym With more than 300 locations worldwide, The Little Gym is the premier developmental program for children. For over 40 years, we've helped millions of kids experience the thrill of achievement through our unique blend of physical, social, and cognitive development. Our clean, safe, and nurturing environment helps children grow at their own pace — and our team members grow right alongside them. Compensation: $50,000.00 per year 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.

Requirements

You lead by example and hold yourself to the same standard you hold others
You love developing people just as much as you love working with children
You're organized and proactive — you spot what needs to happen before being asked
You can balance warmth and accountability in equal measure
You bring positive energy into every room you walk into
You're comfortable being both the coach on the floor and the strategist in the room

Nice To Haves

You have experience in a supervisory or lead role in a children's program, recreation, or education setting
You have a background in gymnastics, dance, cheer, or movement-based activities
You have experience with curriculum development or staff training
You're a strong communicator who connects naturally with both parents and team members

Responsibilities

Drive the quality of every class by teaching alongside your team and providing hands-on coaching and feedback
Develop and deliver staff training, curriculum meetings, and performance evaluations to maintain our high standards
Oversee all special programs — birthday parties, camps, Parent Survival Nights, and community events — from planning through execution
Support hiring, onboarding, and the ongoing growth of your team
Keep a sharp eye on the metrics that matter: intro-to-member conversion, retention, member experience, and facility standards