Youth Program Director
Full Time • Sun Prairie
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! We’re looking for an energetic, confident leader who loves working with kids, enjoys building relationships with families, and is excited to help a small business thrive.
About The Little Gym
The Little Gym is a global leader in children’s enrichment, serving kids ages 4 months–12 years through fun, structured, movement-based programs that build confidence, skills, and joy. The Little Gym of Middleton has been independently owned and operated since 2004, and we’re now focused on rapidly growing our new Sun Prairie location.
Compensation
$50,000–$55,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonuses tied directly to membership growth and revenue. High performers have clear upside as the gym scales.
The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the overall success and growth of the gym. You’ll teach classes, lead a team, engage with families, and be the face of The Little Gym in the Sun Prairie community.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach classes and model high-quality instruction
- Lead, train, and motivate staff
- Drive enrollments, retention, and customer experience
- Confidently guide families through intro visits and enrollment
- Build local partnerships and community connections
- Support local marketing events and outreach
- Oversee daily operations and facility standards
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong communicator with kids and parents
- Comfortable with sales and growth accountability
- Leadership or management experience in a people-focused role
- Organized, energetic, and action-oriented
- Well-connected in Sun Prairie (or motivated to become quickly)
- Available some evenings (ending by 7 PM) and weekends
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and spot children safely
- Comfortable with continuous physical activity
Why This Role is Different
This is not a “keep the lights on” position. The primary goal is growth- quickly and sustainably. If you love meeting people, building something from momentum and seeing the direct results of your effort, this role will feel incredibly rewarding.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 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!