Parent-Child and PreK Gymnastics Teacher/Coach
21 days ago
Plano
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Company parties, • Employee discounts, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development, • Flexible schedule Gymnastics & Movement Instructor — Parent-Child & Pre-K The Little Gym of Plano | Plano, TX 75093 | Local candidates only, please Before you apply, please make sure ALL of these are true for you: • You live within a reasonable commute of Plano, TX (roughly 15–20 minutes) — this is not a remote or hybrid role, and we cannot consider candidates who would need to relocate or drive 45+ minutes., • You have real, hands-on experience with young children — whether that's childcare, preschool, teaching, coaching, gymnastics, dance, cheer, or camps., • Schedule is flexible, but you must be available for some weekday mornings, and you can commit to the same weekly time slot on an ongoing basis (our classes run on a set schedule, so kids and parents see the same coach each week).If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT? We're looking for a mature, experienced professional who genuinely loves working with young children — from babies and toddlers (4 months–3 years) through Pre-K (ages 3–6). If you're energetic, nurturing, reliable, and love creating meaningful experiences for children and families, we'd love to meet you. THE SCHEDULE • 10–25 hours per week, • Must be available for some weekday morning shifts, with flexibility for evenings and weekends, • Shifts are typically 3.5–5 hoursCOMPENSATION $14–$18/hour based on experience WHAT YOU'LL TEACH Parent-Child Classes (4 months–3 years): • Babies (4–10 months): Sensory exploration, tummy time, movement & bonding, • Crawlers (10–19 months): Movement circuits, exploration & early walking skills, • Toddlers (20–36 months): Confidence building, movement & beginning gymnastics skillsPre-K Classes (3–6 years): Parent-independent classes focused on listening, coordination, confidence, social development, and age-appropriate gymnastics skills through structured weekly lesson plans. YOUR ROLE • Teach high-energy, engaging classes for babies, toddlers, and young children, • Guide parents and caregivers during Parent-Child classes, • Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment, • Build strong relationships with children and families, • Provide exceptional customer service, • Answer phones and assist families with enrollment, • Support the front desk and daily operations, • Promote and sell memberships, classes, camps, and birthday parties, • Complete end-of-shift and operational tasksREQUIRED, • Real, hands-on experience with young children — structured childcare, preschool, coaching, teaching, camps, dance, or gymnastics — this is not optional, • Local to Plano, TX with reliable transportation, • Flexible availability, including some weekday mornings, with the ability to commit to the same weekly time slot on an ongoing basis, • Energetic, positive, outgoing personality, • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Patient, nurturing, reliable, and responsible, • Comfortable in a physically active role: lifting, spotting, demonstrating skills, on your feet the full shiftSTRONGLY PREFERRED (moves you to the top of the list), • Background in gymnastics, dance, cheer, PE, or children's fitness, • Early childhood education or child development coursework/background, • Leadership, mentoring, or lead-teacher experience, • CPR/First Aid certificationPaid training is provided for the teaching curriculum — but we're hiring for the foundation of caring for and managing young children, which we can't train from zero. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, • Able to get on and off the floor repeatedly, • Able to demonstrate activities such as jumping, running, and climbing, • Able to spot and physically support children when needed, • Able to remain active and engaged throughout the entire shiftWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT, • Meaningful work watching children gain confidence and new skills every day, • Get paid to move, play, sing, and have fun, • Part-time hours with weekday and weekend options, • Work alongside an experienced team, • Established business — franchise owned and operated since 2019, 470+ membersThe Little Gym — 40+ years helping children build confidence through movement-based learning.