Seriously Fun Lead Teacher
The Little Gym of Silver Spring · Clifton Park, NY · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
Job Summary
Lead Teachers work very closely with the Program Directors and Gym Director and is primarily responsible for teaching awesome gymnastics classes that are aligned to a child development curriculum. The ideal candidate will also excel at teaching classes to the extremely high standards established by The Little Gym International. The Lead Teacher will spend approximately 90% of their time teaching, with the balance of their time devoted to day-to-day operations and to building a top-notch team of individuals who are 100% committed to providing outstanding customer service.
Responsibilities
- Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!)
- Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience. We treat our members like family here.
- Oversee the full of breadth offered programs to ensure the extremely high standards of The Little Gym International are met
- Spend approximately 90% of their time teaching, with the balance of their time devoted to day-to-day operations and to building a top-notch team of individuals who are 100% committed to providing outstanding customer service
- Ensuring daily tasks are completed (i.e. daily phone calls, texts, emails, attendance, cleaning, payment collection, inventory check, facility/equipment maintenance)
- Managing gym instructors, delegating tasks, and communicating information from management clearly and effectively
- Building gym enrollment by championing The Little Gym philosophy and programs to all intro visits and customers, leading the gym and setting exemplary standards for intro conversions and member retention
- Scheduling lead and assist instructors for classes, birthdays, camps, and special events, responding to scheduling needs, time off requests, and resolving issues/coverage needs
- Teaching high energy and fun classes, in accordance with The Little Gym curriculum
- Leading team trainings and meetings, in collaboration with the Assistant Program Director and/or Regional Director
- Providing outstanding customer service and responding to issues in a professional and courteous manner
- Posting gym specific announcements and re-posting user generated content on social media
- Developing special events and bringing ideas to management for member engagement opportunities
- Leading marketing efforts for the gym
- Performing other duties as assigned by Directors or Owners
- Working in tandem with the Gym Director to ensure unified leadership communication and experience at this location
Requirements
- You’re totally open to being a goofball and love giving high 5’s.
- 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 were voted most likely to be in a good mood by your high school classmates
- You love to have fun but you know when to buckle down and do work
- You’re looking for career growth into a Gym Director role
- Night (3-7 pm) and weekend availability preferred
Qualifications
- A background in child development, physical education, and/or gymnastics helps as well
Benefits
- Strong sense of fulfillment
- Keep fit as you work
- Fun, high-energy work environment
- Comprehensive ongoing career training
- Excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement