My Gym - Palo Alto·Palo Alto, California
The instructor will lead engaging, age-appropriate gymnastics classes for toddlers with parental supervision and for older children independently, focusing on movement, coordination, and social skills in a fun and safe setting. Key duties include fostering a welcoming atmosphere, prioritizing child safety, and offering guidance to help children achieve developmental milestones.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Parent-Child Gymnastics Instructor to join our team. In this role, you will lead engaging classes designed for toddlers supervised by their parents, focusing on movement, coordination, and social skills in a fun and safe environment. You will also oversee gymnastics programs for older children who participate independently, promoting fitness, confidence, and teamwork.
At My Gym, your role goes beyond teaching “Parent and Me” programs. It includes leading independent classes for children, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and invest in the youth of our community. This rewarding position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth with daily inspiration and genuine appreciation from both children and families. As you develop your skills as a lead teacher, you’ll also gain valuable experience in our back-end systems, administration, sales, and training. The skills you acquire at My Gym will serve you well throughout your life. We thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, making it an ideal setting for individuals with backgrounds in sports, kinesiology, physical fitness, early childhood education, gymnastics, dance, or martial arts.
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is an international corporation with 600 locations dedicated to providing exceptional recreational fitness and gymnastics programs for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. We also host unforgettable birthday parties! If you’re not familiar with My Gym, check out our website, Instagram, or Facebook (@mygymfun) to see the fun we have and our passion for children’s fitness!
At My Gym, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life. As an inclusive workplace, we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our mission is to create #MomentsThatMatter—not just for our clients and their children but for our teachers as well. We strive to build a team that reflects the vibrant communities we serve, embracing all ethnicities, genders, beliefs, sexual identities, disabilities, and cultures. Every individual is valued for their unique contributions, helping us foster a rich and supportive environment for everyone.
The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and nurturing, capable of leading classes for various age groups, including parent-child programs and independent classes. Backgrounds in sports, kinesiology, physical fitness, early childhood education, gymnastics, dance, or martial arts are preferred for this fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
