Lead Gymnastics Instructor - The Little Gym of La Grange Park

The Little Gym•La Grange Park, IL

19h

About The Position

The Little Gym of La Grange Park is hiring a Lead Gymnastics Instructor for its founding team. The role teaches fun, age-appropriate gymnastics and movement classes for children ages 4 months to 12 years and serves as a leader and mentor to the instructor team. The instructor helps create a fun, positive, and safe environment for children and families, builds strong relationships with children, parents, and teammates, and supports the Gym Director with special events, camps, birthday parties, and day-to-day gym needs. The gym offers flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend opportunities. Hours may vary based on the instructor’s availability and the gym’s needs. Pay is based on experience, with a listed range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. The position is part of the founding team and offers an opportunity to help build the gym’s culture while developing leadership, coaching, and child-development skills.

Requirements

Energetic, positive, and comfortable working with children.
A natural leader who enjoys helping others succeed.
Dependable and responsible, with strong communication skills.
Comfortable being silly, playful, and engaging with young children.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in gymnastics, dance, sports, education, childcare, or coaching.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging gymnastics and movement classes for children ages 4 months to 12 years.
Create a fun, positive, and safe environment for children and families.
Build strong relationships with children, parents, and team members.
Help train and mentor new instructors.
Serve as a role model for other instructors and help maintain class quality.
Assist the Gym Director with special events, camps, birthday parties, and day-to-day gym needs.