The Little Gym Program Director

Benefits :

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Why The Little Gym is a Great Place to Work :

Keep Fit While You Work : Stay active and energized all day—get your steps in while you work!

Strong Sense of Fulfillment : Help kids experience the thrill of achievement and find new confidence.

Fun, High-Energy Work Environment : Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome!

Comprehensive Career Training : Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career advancement.

Competitive Compensation : We value our team and provide the support you need to succeed.

About Us

With more than 300 locations across the globe, The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for kids ages 4 months through 12 years. At The Little Gym of Irvine, we provide a clean, fun, and nurturing environment where children develop at their own pace. When you join our team, you’re joining a family dedicated to the growth and development of children in our community.

The Role

Are you high-energy, obsessed with excellence, and passionate about making a difference? As the Program Director, you are the heartbeat of our gym. You will balance hands-on teaching with high-level leadership, ensuring our curriculum is delivered with "wow" factor while mentoring a team of instructors to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Curriculum Leadership : Oversee the full breadth of programs to ensure the high standards of The Little Gym International are met.

Team Management & Development : Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate your fellow team members. Lead by example to foster a professional and positive environment.

Teaching & Instruction : Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum. You’ll be actively moving and playing—acting like a kid right alongside our members!

Customer Service : Provide an outstanding family-like experience. Build strong relationships with children and their parents.

Operational Support : Assist the Gym with day-to-day operations, including scheduling, answering inquiries, and maintaining a clean, safe facility.

Marketing & Sales : Promote programs to new and existing families and assist with marketing.

You’d fit in here if…

You’re totally open to being a goofball and love giving high 5’s. (A background in child development, physical education, and / or gymnastics helps as well).

You live to serve! Helping others be their best helps you feel your best.

Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too.

You were voted "Most Likely to be in a Good Mood" by your high school classmates.

You love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and do the work.

California Legal Disclosures

Pay Transparency : In compliance with California law, the pay range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00 Hourly.

Salary History : In accordance with California Labor Code, we will not seek or consider an applicant’s salary history during the hiring process.

Employee Rights : California law provides employees with the right to take time off to vote.

Whistleblower Protections : We are committed to fostering a safe workplace. Employees are protected under California law for reporting illegal activities by their employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.