Gym Director

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Gym Director - The Little Gym

Location: Maple Valley, WA

Reports to: District Manager

About The Little Gym The Little Gym began 50 years ago as a place where children could learn and grow through movement, fun, and imagination. Over time, it’s grown into a global community built on our unique Three-Dimensional Learning philosophy—Get Moving, Brain Boost, and Citizen Kid—helping children ages 4 months to 12 years build the confidence, skills, and life-readiness for life’s biggest adventures.

About the Role As the Gym Director, you’re the heartbeat of the gym—leading with energy, warmth, and a passion for helping kids and your team grow. You’ll create a fun, achievement-filled space while driving success through enrollment, retention, and team development. Every day, you’ll foster an environment where kids build confidence, parents feel proud, and teammates thrive.

What You’ll Do:

Teaching:

Teach fun, high-energy classes using our proven curriculum and method (don’t worry, we’ll train you!)

Create a positive, welcoming environment for every child and family before, during, and after class

Provide exceptional classes and maintain a high-quality product — core priorities of your role. Your teaching load will vary as needed to best support the gym’s operations

Passionately pursue growth by continually building new skills and deepening understanding of The Little Gym program and child development

Leadership:

Be the face of your gym by leading with enthusiasm, care, and ownership

Create a fun, professional, and growth-minded culture that encourages your team to strive for excellence

Lead team trainings that focus on program quality, energy, and teamwork

Communicate clearly and often with your team and district manager through Slack, email, and in-person conversations, even when not in the gym

Participate in weekly leadership meetings to share wins, challenges, and ideas for improvement

Operations

Understand and manage key KPIs and financial goals to drive enrollment, retention, and profitability

Keep the gym sparkling, safe, and organized so parents and kids feel comfortable having fun in our gyms

Maintain strong relationships with families through friendly, consistent communication and exceptional customer service

Create and manage staff schedules to balance coverage, labor costs, and flexibility

This role follows a five-day work week, including one weekend day. Flexibility is key, as the schedule may adjust to meet the evolving needs of the gym

Sales

Have a passion for selling and building a business through relationship building and strong customer service

Reach out to new leads and invite them to experience The Little Gym through introductory classes

Build connections with families during their first visits and convert them into raving fans and members

Focus on growing enrollment each month while maintaining strong member retention

Promote camps, birthday parties, events, and retail items to keep families engaged year-round

You’d Fit in at The Little Gym if…

You love high-fives, laughter, and seeing kids light up when they learn something new

You’re a natural leader with a playful side that is both fun and focused

Kids adore you, parents trust you, and your team looks up to you

You thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment

You have a background in child development, education, or gymnastics is a plus, but not required

You are eager for an ideal opportunity to take ownership and operate a small business

Benefits:

Competitive salary with future bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability and 401(k)

Paid time off, sick time, and company holidays

Ongoing training and leadership development

Opportunities for career growth within Somersault

Employee discounts and a seriously fun work environment

Opportunities for Growth

Who We Are - Somersault Operating Inc.

Somersault Operating Inc., the largest franchisee of The Little Gym, proudly operates 30 gyms across 8 states. With a vision to be the world’s leading youth enrichment franchisee, we develop exceptional leaders through top-tier training, mentorship, and career growth. Our mission is to nurture children’s physical, mental, and social development by combining The Little Gym’s renowned curriculum with passionate instructors who bring energy, creativity, and heart—creating a magical space where learning, laughter, and confidence grow together.

To learn more about Somersault Operating Inc., please visit our website at

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.