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Gym Director The Little Gym of Wilmington

The Little Gym

Wilmington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jul 2026

💰 $55,000/yr($52,500/yr – $55,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Gym Director - The Little Gym

Location: Wilmington, NC

Reports to: District Manager

About The Little Gym
The Little Gym began 50 years ago as a place where children could learn and grow through movement, fun, and imagination. Over time, it’s grown into a global community built on our unique Three-Dimensional Learning philosophy—Get Moving, Brain Boost, and Citizen Kid—helping children ages 4 months to 12 years build the confidence, skills, and life-readiness for life’s biggest adventures.

About the Role
As the Gym Director, you’re the heartbeat of the gym—leading with energy, warmth, and a passion for helping kids and your team grow. You’ll create a fun, achievement-filled space while driving success through enrollment, retention, and team development. Every day, you’ll foster an environment where kids build confidence, parents feel proud, and teammates thrive.

What You’ll Do:

Teaching:
- Teach fun, high-energy classes using our proven curriculum and method (don’t worry, we’ll train you!)
- Create a positive, welcoming environment for every child and family before, during, and after class
- Provide exceptional classes and maintain a high-quality product — core priorities of your role. Your teaching load will vary as needed to best support the gym’s operations
- Passionately pursue growth by continually building new skills and deepening understanding of The Little Gym program and child development
Leadership:
- Be the face of your gym by leading with enthusiasm, care, and ownership
- Create a fun, professional, and growth-minded culture that encourages your team to strive for excellence
- Lead team trainings that focus on program quality, energy, and teamwork
- Communicate clearly and often with your team and district manager through Slack, email, and in-person conversations, even when not in the gym
- Participate in weekly leadership meetings to share wins, challenges, and ideas for improvement
Operations
- Understand and manage key KPIs and financial goals to drive enrollment, retention, and profitability
- Keep the gym sparkling, safe, and organized so parents and kids feel comfortable having fun in our gyms
- Maintain strong relationships with families through friendly, consistent communication and exceptional customer service
- Create and manage staff schedules to balance coverage, labor costs, and flexibility
- This role follows a five-day work week, including one weekend day. Flexibility is key, as the schedule may adjust to meet the evolving needs of the gym
Sales
- Have a passion for selling and building a business through relationship building and strong customer service
- Reach out to new leads and invite them to experience The Little Gym through introductory classes
- Build connections with families during their first visits and convert them into raving fans and members
- Focus on growing enrollment each month while maintaining strong member retention
- Promote camps, birthday parties, events, and retail items to keep families engaged year-round

You’d Fit in at The Little Gym if…

You love high-fives, laughter, and seeing kids light up when they learn something new
You’re a natural leader with a playful side that is both fun and focused
Kids adore you, parents trust you, and your team looks up to you
You thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment
You have a background in child development, education, or gymnastics is a plus, but not required
You are eager for an ideal opportunity to take ownership and operate a small business

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