Director of The Little Gym of La Grange Park

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Life’s too short to not work someplace seriously fun!
Are you a natural leader who loves working with kids, building relationships, and creating an environment where families feel welcomed and inspired? Do you bring energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others grow?

The Little Gym of La Grange Park is looking for a Gym Director to lead our team and oversee the overall success of our gym. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our community.

As Gym Director, you will be the heartbeat of the gym - leading our team, delivering an exceptional member experience, maintaining high-quality programming, and driving growth. You’ll help create a place where children build confidence, parents feel connected, and team members are excited to come to work every day.

A Leadership Opportunity with Direct Owner Partnership
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks like a business partner, and is excited to help build something special within our community. The ideal candidate enjoys both the people side and the business side of leadership—someone who wants to lead a team, solve problems, celebrate wins, and work alongside ownership to continue making The Little Gym of La Grange Park a place where kids, families, and team members thrive.

Job Summary
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a team of enthusiastic instructors and staff members.
• Create a positive, fun, and professional team culture built on teamwork and accountability.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and coach team members.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to help your team reach their full potential.
• Lead staff meetings and training sessions focused on program quality, customer experience, and team growth.
• Work closely with ownership to identify opportunities, improve processes, and continue building a strong team culture.

Classes & Program Excellence

• Teach fun, high-energy classes using The Little Gym’s proven curriculum and teaching methods (we’ll train you!).
• Create a safe, encouraging, and confidence-building environment for children ages 4 months through 12 years.
• Ensure every child and family receives an exceptional experience before, during, and after class.
• Maintain the high-quality standards that make The Little Gym a trusted destination for families.
• Support instructors in delivering engaging, age-appropriate, and memorable classes.

Gym Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of the gym and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming facility.
• Manage staff schedules to ensure excellent coverage and an outstanding customer experience.
• Monitor equipment, supplies, and facility needs.
• Partner with ownership on operational improvements, business goals, and new initiatives.
• Track key performance indicators that support growth, retention, and overall gym success.

Membership Growth & Customer Experience

• Welcome new families and help them discover the benefits of The Little Gym experience.
• Provide outstanding customer service and build strong relationships with families.
• Support enrollment growth through tours, introductory classes, camps, birthday parties, events, and community outreach.

You’d Be a Great Fit If You…

• Love high-fives, laughter, and seeing kids accomplish something new.
• Have a positive attitude and bring energy into every room you enter.
• Are a natural leader who can be both fun and focused.
• Enjoy coaching others and helping a team succeed.
• Have excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Thrive in a people-centered, fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership and enjoy the challenge of growing a business.
• Have experience in management, education, child development, gymnastics, fitness, recreation, hospitality, or customer service (experience in these areas is a plus, but not required).
• Want more than just a job—you want to be part of building something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
At The Little Gym, we believe work should be meaningful, energetic, and fun. Every day, we help children develop confidence, learn new skills, and discover what they are capable of.

You’ll love this role because:

• You’ll work directly with ownership and have a meaningful impact on the direction and growth of the business.
• You’ll have the opportunity to build and lead a team while helping shape the culture of our gym.
• You’ll make a difference in children’s lives every single day.
• You’ll build lasting relationships with families in our community.
• You’ll get to be active, creative, and have fun while you work.
• You’ll never have the same day twice—one day you’re coaching a team, the next you’re celebrating a child’s first achievement.

About The Little Gym
For 50 years, The Little Gym has helped children experience the thrill of achievement, develop new skills, and build confidence through gymnastics-based learning. With locations around the world, The Little Gym provides children ages 4 months through 12 years with a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and socially.

At The Little Gym of La Grange Park, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences for children and families while building a team that loves what they do.

If you are ready to lead a team, grow a community, partner with ownership, and have a career where fun and purpose come together, we would love to meet you!

Salary will be based on experience.