Parent-Child Instructor and Shift Lead

Parent-Child Instructor And Shift Lead

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Company parties

Compensation: $18-$25/hour (based on experience)

Parent-Child Classes for our youngest members:

• Babies (4-10 months):
  Sensory exploration, tummy time, bonding
• Crawlers (10-19 months):
  Movement circuits, early walking support
• Toddlers (20-36 months):
  Confidence building, beginning gymnastics skills

You'll guide parents and their little ones through movement, music, and play while building trust and community.

As a Parent-Child Instructor and Shift Lead, you will:

• Teach engaging parent-child classes for babies and toddlers
• Lead daily shift operations
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Answer phones and assist families with enrollment
• Sell memberships, classes, camps, and birthday parties
• Support daily business operations and end-of-shift procedures
• Build strong relationships with families and children
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment

Required:

• 3-5+ years working with young children (early childhood education, childcare, preschool, or parenting experience valued)
• Understanding of infant/toddler developmental milestones
• Weekend availability is essential
• Adult professional presence
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role (see below)

• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (holding toddlers, moving equipment)
• Able to get down on the floor and stand up repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to demonstrate movement activities (jumping, running, climbing)
• Able to spot and support children during physical activities
• Able to remain active and engaged for entire shift (no sitting)
• Able to participate in all class activities alongside children

• Patient & nurturing with babies and toddlers
• Warm, outgoing, and naturally connect with families
• Reliable and responsible
• An excellent communicator - parents trust your guidance
• Energetic and physically active throughout your workday

• Leadership experience or ability to mentor newer team members
• Background in early childhood education
• Gymnastics, dance, or children's fitness experience
• CPR/First Aid certified

• Meaningful work
  - Watch babies and toddlers gain confidence every day
• Life balance
  - Weekend work + flexible weekday mornings
• Stay active
  - Get paid to play, move, and sing
• Professional environment
  - Work with experienced team members
• Established business
  - Franchise owned/operated since 2019 with 470+ members

Ready to apply? Send your resume and briefly tell us about your experience working with babies and toddlers.

Seeking experienced professionals only. The Little Gym - 40+ years helping children build confidence through movement-based learning.

Background checks required. Equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour