Children’s Instructor

About the role

The Little Gym of Highland Heights is hiring a dependable, energetic, and professional Children’s Gym Instructor. This is a part-time position with the possibility of full-time hours. Coaches lead movement-based classes for children in a fun, safe, and structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach children’s classes using The Little Gym curriculum and lesson plans.
• Lead warm-ups, movement activities, gymnastics stations, games, music activities, and closing routines.
• Keep children safe by supervising closely, giving clear directions, and using appropriate spotting techniques after training.
• Help children feel welcomed, encouraged, and confident, including children who are shy, energetic, distracted, nervous, or new to class.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents before and after class.
• Set up and clean up class equipment before, during, and after programs.
• Assist with birthday parties, weekend events, camps, practice times, and special programs as needed.
• Learn class structure, child development basics, safety procedures, customer service standards, and The Little Gym teaching method.
• Support the front desk/team when needed by greeting families, answering basic questions, and helping maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Follow all safety, attendance, cleaning, parent communication, and team procedures.
• Be reliable, on time, prepared, and positive for every scheduled shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children required.
• Must be able to move actively throughout the shift, including bending, kneeling, lifting equipment, demonstrating movement, and assisting children safely.
• Must be professional, neat, punctual, friendly, and dependable.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Safesport training required within 30 days or before coaching a class.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Has experience in sports, gymnastics, dance, cheer, coaching, childcare, camp counseling, babysitting, teaching, or youth leadership.
• Can work day, evening or weekend shifts.
• Has strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Can lead a group with energy, patience, and confidence.
• Is dependable and understands that families and children are counting on them.
• Is comfortable being active during the entire shift, including demonstrating basic movement skills.
• Can follow a lesson plan while still bringing warmth, personality, and enthusiasm.
• Works well with a team and is open to coaching and feedback.
• Can create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for children.

Skills

• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to lead a group with energy, patience, and confidence.
• Comfortable being active during the entire shift, including demonstrating basic movement skills.
• Can follow a lesson plan while still bringing warmth, personality, and enthusiasm.
• Works well with a team and is open to coaching and feedback.
• Creates a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for children.

Benefits

• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedule.
• Free uniforms.
• Training & development.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Bonus based on performance.

Pay

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Position is for 20-30 hours per week. Serious Inquiries Only.

Compensation

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please visit our website to apply online or contact the franchise directly for more information.