Gymnastics Program Manager
Full Time • Falls Church
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Gym Director (Gymnastics & Operations) Falls Church, VA/Arlington VA
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on leader to run and grow our gymnastics program at The Little Gym of Falls Church.
This is not just a coaching role, it’s a business leadership position. You’ll be responsible for the gym's overall success, including staff leadership, member experience, and driving revenue growth.
You’ll lead from the front: teaching classes, coaching your team, and building relationships with families while also owning the business performance.
This role is ideal for someone who has a background in gymnastics or youth programs and is ready to step into a leadership position with real impact.
What Success Looks Like
- The gym is running smoothly day-to-day, with a strong, reliable team
- Classes are full, and new families are consistently joining
- You and your team are confidently promoting and selling the program
- Members stay engaged and retention is strong
- The gym continues to grow in both revenue and community presence
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Develop Your Team
- Hire, train, and manage instructors and staff
- Create a positive, high-energy team environment
- Coach team members on both instruction and customer experience
Run Daily Operations
- Oversee scheduling, staffing, and day-to-day gym operations
- Maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and equipment standards
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for every family
Teach & Lead Classes
- Teach gymnastics-based classes for children of various age groups
- Lead by example in delivering fun, engaging, and safe instruction
Drive Sales & Growth
- Actively promote and sell programs to new and existing members
- Build relationships with families to drive enrollment and retention
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue (events, programs, memberships)
Customer Experience
- Deliver an outstanding experience for both kids and parents
- Handle questions, concerns, and feedback professionally
- Create a welcoming, community-focused environment
What We’re Looking For
- Background in gymnastics, physical education, or child development
- Experience in leadership, operations, or managing a team
- Comfortable with sales and customer-facing conversations
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to work a mix of daytime, evenings, and weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65,000 – $68,000 per year (based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (sick, personal, holidays)
- Ongoing training and career development
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and will possess superior time management skills. A background in child development, physical education and/or gymnastics is required. A combination of daytime, evening, and weekend hours are required.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $68,000.00 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!