Children's Group Class Instructor Shift Lead

The Little Gym•Cincinnati, OH

4d•$18

About The Position

Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you have tons of energy, love kids, and are looking for a way to give back to your community, you may be the person we are looking for! About Us: The Little Gym is a nurturing, fun, and high-energy gymnastics-based learning environment where children build confidence, develop physical skills, and discover a love of movement. Through age-appropriate play, and positive reinforcement, we support children’s growth during their most important developmental years. Position Overview: This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff at The Little Gym of Anderson. This role combines hands-on teaching of gymnastics and movement-based classes with operational and leadership responsibilities. The Shift Lead ensures program quality, strong team culture, and smooth day-to-day gym operations while upholding The Little Gym’s mission and values.

Requirements

Must love working with children and enjoy being active, playful, and hands-on.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching, physical education, early childhood development, coaching or gymnastics is a plus.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

Enthusiastically teach GREAT classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method.
Oversee day-to-day gym operations, ensuring smooth class flow, safe use of gymnastics equipment, and an outstanding customer experience.
Train, mentor, and support instructors through ongoing coaching and professional development, reinforcing consistent gymnastics instruction and positive teaching practices.
Maintain a strong team culture rooted in positivity, communication, and shared passion for early childhood development and gymnastics.
Assist in leading team meetings to align staff on goals, expectations, and program updates.
Manage gym-specific communications, including parent messaging and general manager communications.
Collaborate with leadership through weekly meetings with owners, directors, and other shift leads.
Participate in ongoing professional development, including TLGI webinars and discussions with Regional Program and Gym Directors.
Support program quality and growth by updating schedules, uploading monthly curriculum music, and providing feedback on curriculum effectiveness within the gym.