Children's Gym Teacher

My Gym•Braintree, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We teach age-appropriate gym classes to toddlers, preschoolers, and early grade school kids. You’ll lead classes filled with fun activities like: Songs, dances, and games, Relays, conditioning skills, and obstacle courses, Basic gymnastics - including tumbling, vault, bars, and balance beam, Warm-ups, yoga, and team building activities. We provide comprehensive training and an easy-to-use online curriculum. You bring the energy, and we’ll teach you everything else! My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is a lot more than just “Mommy and Me!" From first steps to first handstands, we are committed to creating wonderful Moments That Matter. Our gyms are safe, colorful, and oh-so-clean spaces, and our staff pride themselves on providing a fun, safe, and meaningful experience to each and every family who enters through our doors. Every day in more than 700 locations worldwide, My Gym kids attend structured, noncompetitive and age-appropriate classes and birthday parties taught by incredibly talented, fun, and happy grown-ups. Our curriculum grows with children and features a wide variety of activities designed to promote coordination, agility, flexibility, motor skills, and social skills. Whether it’s a toddler in a parent-participation class wiggling through a warm-up, or a school-aged Ninja kid conquering our Warped Wall, the FUN never stops! My Gym’s brand promise is to love and nurture all children through meaningful play, and it’s a promise we take to heart. We hope you’ll join us!

Requirements

Enthusiastic, athletic individuals.
Outgoing, upbeat, and full of positive energy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physically fit – able to hang from bars, do basic tumbling, lift kids, etc.
Comfortable leading groups and engaging with kids and parents.
Reliable and available 4 or 5 (morning and afternoon) shifts/week, including Fridays 1:15-3:30pm for team meetings.
Part-time (20+ hours/week) or full-time (30+ hours/week) availability.

Nice To Haves

Background in performing arts, athletics, child care, or teaching is a big plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead age-appropriate gym classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and early grade school kids.
Incorporate songs, dances, games, relays, conditioning skills, and obstacle courses into classes.
Teach basic gymnastics, including tumbling, vault, bars, and balance beam.
Facilitate warm-ups, yoga, and team-building activities.
Engage with kids and parents during classes and team meetings.