Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Gym Director (Gymnastics & Operations) Falls Church, VA/Arlington VA
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on leader to run and grow our gymnastics program at The Little Gym of Falls Church.
This is not just a coaching role, it’s a business leadership position. You’ll be responsible for the gym's overall success, including staff leadership, member experience, and driving revenue growth.
You’ll lead from the front: teaching classes, coaching your team, and building relationships with families while also owning the business performance.
This role is ideal for someone who has a background in gymnastics or youth programs and is ready to step into a leadership position with real impact.
What Success Looks Like
The gym is running smoothly day-to-day, with a strong, reliable team
Classes are full, and new families are consistently joining
You and your team are confidently promoting and selling the program
Members stay engaged and retention is strong
The gym continues to grow in both revenue and community presence
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Develop Your Team
Hire, train, and manage instructors and staff
Create a positive, high-energy team environment
Coach team members on both instruction and customer experience
Run Daily Operations
Oversee scheduling, staffing, and day-to-day gym operations
Maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and equipment standards
Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for every family
Teach & Lead Classes
Teach gymnastics-based classes for children of various age groups
Lead by example in delivering fun, engaging, and safe instruction
Drive Sales & Growth
Actively promote and sell programs to new and existing members
Build relationships with families to drive enrollment and retention
Identify opportunities to grow revenue (events, programs, memberships)
Customer Experience
Deliver an outstanding experience for both kids and parents
Handle questions, concerns, and feedback professionally
Create a welcoming, community-focused environment
What We’re Looking For
Background in gymnastics, physical education, or child development
Experience in leadership, operations, or managing a team
Comfortable with sales and customer-facing conversations
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to work a mix of daytime, evenings, and weekends
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $65,000 – $68,000 per year (based on experience)
Performance-based bonus opportunities
401(k) with up to 4% match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (sick, personal, holidays)
Ongoing training and career development
Opportunity for advancement within the organization
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and will possess superior time management skills. A background in child development, physical education and/or gymnastics is required. A combination of daytime, evening, and weekend hours are required.
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.