Job Details

Founding Gym Director

Life's too short to not work someplace awesome! If you have tons of energy, love kids, and are looking for a way to give back to your community, you may be the person we are looking for!

Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?

• Unique Launch Opportunity: This role is not just about management; it's about being the foundational leader responsible for establishing the business and building the culture from Day 1.
• 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. 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.

Job Summary:

The Founding Gym Director is a full-time, career-level position, reporting directly to the owners. This role is unique because the Director will be responsible for the overall pre-opening development, business setup, team formation, and ongoing performance of this new Little Gym location.

Key Responsibilities: Launch, Build, & Lead

1. Business Setup & Strategic Launch

• Establish Operational Foundation: Partner with owners to define and implement all crucial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for scheduling, enrollment, cash management, and facility flow prior to opening.
• Marketing & Community Outreach: Execute the pre-opening marketing plan to drive initial enrollment. Establish strong community relationships and local partnerships to ensure a successful launch.
• Sell The Little Gym program to new customers and manage initial enrollment projections.

2. Team Building & Culture Creation

• Recruitment & Staffing: Directly responsible for hiring the entire founding staff, including Instructors and Administrative personnel. Develop a strategic staffing schedule to meet launch demand.
• Training & Development: Design and lead the comprehensive initial training program for all new team members, focusing on curriculum mastery, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Culture Leadership: Establish and champion the fun, high-energy, and professional culture that defines The Little Gym. Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous staff growth.
• Lead a team in providing outstanding customer service and membership experience second to none.

3. Program & Operational Management

• Teach GREAT classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including class scheduling, customer retention efforts, and financial reporting.
• Maintain facility and equipment to ensure a clean, fun, and safe environment for children and staff.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of Management experience leading a team and responsible for revenue and profitability
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of hiring, training, and motivating staff.
• Excellent time management skills
• Great attitude and strong work ethic
• Love to have fun and not only smiles easily but finds joy in making others smile
• Sales and/or Customer service experience
• A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics is a plus

You'd fit in here if:

• You possess a highly entrepreneurial spirit and are energized by the prospect of building a business and a team from scratch.
• You're totally open to being a goofball and love giving high 5's (A development, physical education and/or gymnastics helps as well)
• You live to serve! Helping others be their best, helps you feel your best
• Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too
• You love to have fun but you know when to buckle down and do the work

Expected hours: 40 per week with 8 hour shifts

California Legal Disclosures:

Pay Transparency: In compliance with California law, The Little Gym discloses the pay range for this position: $27 to $34 Hourly.

Salary History: In accordance with California Labor Code, we will not seek or consider an applicant's salary history during the hiring process.

Right to Time Off to Vote: California law provides employees with the right to take time off to vote.

Whistleblower Protections: We are committed to fostering a safe workplace. Employees are protected under California law for reporting illegal activities by their employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation: $27.00 - $34.00 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, Parents' 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.}