Area Manager Youth Programs and Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

The Little Gym of Middleton and Sun Prairie is looking for an experienced leader who loves working with children and families to serve as our Area Manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees the day-to-day operations, team, growth, and performance of both locations while also teaching a small number of classes each week.

We’re looking for a high-performing operator, self-starter, and problem solver who sees what needs to happen and makes it happen. This role has significant autonomy and accountability- you’ll be expected to lead the team, drive results, solve problems, and keep both gyms moving forward without needing constant direction.

What You'll Own

• Day-to-day operations and performance of both locations
• Membership growth, retention, revenue, and business goals
• Team leadership, coaching, development, and accountability
• Staffing, scheduling, recruiting, and performance management
• Lead follow-up, enrollment, and customer retention
• Exceptional customer experience and program quality
• Community outreach and partnerships that generate new business
• Execution of business priorities from idea through completion
• Teach approximately 6-8 classes per week across both locations

Who We're Looking For

• Professional experience working with children and families is required. 
• Experience in gymnastics, cheer, dance, youth sports, recreation, education, camps, childcare, or children’s enrichment is strongly preferred.
• Proven management experience with measurable results
• A true operator who takes ownership and follows through
• Proactive and self-motivated- you don't wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable with sales, goals, numbers, and accountability
• Strong people leader who can coach, motivate, and address performance issues
• Excellent problem solver who brings solutions
• Organized and capable of managing competing priorities across two locations
• Energetic and comfortable working with kids, families, and employees

Management experience is required. Multi-location leadership or experience in fitness, recreation, hospitality, retail, education, youth programming, gymnastics, or children's enrichment is a plus. Gymnastics experience is helpful, but leadership, business acumen, initiative, and the ability to drive results matter more.

Compensation & Schedule
$24-28/hour, based on experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities tied to membership growth, retention, revenue, and overall business performance.

This is a full-time position working across both our Middleton and Sun Prairie locations. Reliable transportation and flexibility for some evenings and weekends are required.

Benefits include paid time off, 401(k), employee discounts, and professional development.

About The Little Gym
The Little Gym helps children ages 4 months through 12 years build confidence, courage, and character through movement and play. We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage the business- they take ownership of making it better.