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Gym Director

The Little Gym
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2025
💰 $60,000/yr($55,000/yr$60,000/yr)

About the role

Responsive recruiter Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual seeking a fun and challenging opportunity working with children while running a dynamic fast-paced business? If so you may be just the person we’re looking for!
A The Little Gym “Gym Director” is a full-time, career level position, responsible for the overall operational performance of a The Little Gym of Arlington, VA. The Gym Director reports directly to the owner and regional manager(s). General responsibilities frequently include:

  • Hiring, managing and training staff
  • Teaching classes 
  • Managing all day-to-day operations
  • Maintaining the facility/equipment
  • Providing outstanding customer service
  • Selling the program to new and existing customers
For 30 years The Little Gym has set the standard for progressive motor-skill development, by providing children with a foundation of confidence through non-competitive, gymnastics-based programs. Our Parent/Child, Pre-K and Grade School classes are all taught in a fun, safe and nurturing environment, which encourages children to develop at their own pace. 
Why is The Little Gym a great place to work?

  • Strong sense of fulfillment
  • Keep fit as you work
  • Competitive compensation & benefits
  • Comprehensive ongoing career training
  • Fun, high energy work environment
  • Excellent opportunity for career growth & advancement
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 preferred. A combination of daytime, evening, and weekend hours are required.

Salary will be based on experience. Benefits include: paid time off (sick, personal, & holiday pay), health/dental insurance, 401k matching up to 4%. Compensation: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 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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