Gym Director at The Little Gym of Naperville
Full Time • The Little Gym of Naperville, IL
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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?
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.
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.
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.
Position Summary:
The Gym Director is a full-time career-level position, responsible for the overall performance of The Little Gym location. Reporting directly to the owners, the Director will join the team prior to the gym's opening (April or May 2025) and will play an integral role in all pre-opening activities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, learning systems and processes, understanding the brand and program offerings, supporting sales and lead generation efforts, hiring and training staff, and assisting with marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Teach GREAT classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method
- Lead a team in providing outstanding customer service and membership experience second to none
- Manage day-to-day operations
- Hire, manage, and oversee the training of staff
- Maintain facility and equipment
- Sell The Little Gym program to new customers
- Produce engaging social media content to promote the gym and its programs
- Help support grassroots and local community engagement events
- Serve at the culture champion, fostering a positive, inclusive and energetic environments that aligns with The Little Gym's values
- Work closely with the owners to ensure alignment with business goals and operations, driving the overall success of the gym
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of relevant management experience in a child-focused industry
- A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics is a plus
- Customer service experience
- Management experience
- 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
- Loves children and they love you
- Passionate about building something from the ground up and contributing to the business' long-term growth and success
Compensation:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
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!
Compensation: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 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.
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You will make a difference! Working with children of all ages to help build both confidence and skills is super rewarding.
With plenty of running, jumping, and tumbling, it won't be hard to get your steps in.
You'll feel like a Rockstar in your local grocery store every time you run into a member of your The Little Gym!
You get to wear yoga pants, t-shirt and socks EVERY DAY!