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Lead Children Development Coach or Instructor

The Little Gym of Irvine·Tustin, California

$18 - $22/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The primary responsibility is to lead engaging classes based on a proven curriculum, ensuring children experience fun while developing confidence and skills. This includes maintaining a warm, safe, and educational environment for children aged 4 months through 12 years.

Benefits

Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Life’s too short to not work someplace awesome! If you love kids, enjoy being active, and want a job where having a "ton of fun" is literally in the job description, you’re in the right place.

Why You’ll Think We’re Awesome

  • Ditch the
  • Boring
  • Jobs: You could get paid to fold t-shirts, or you could get paid to act like a dinosaur. The choice is yours!
  • Close
  • Your
  • Activity
  • Rings: You’ll stay fit while you work because you’ll be moving all day—getting your steps in has never been so fun.
  • Real
  • Impact: You’ll watch children walk out of class more confident than when they walked in—every single day.
  • We
  • Invest in
  • You: This may not be your forever career, but we are going to train you like it is. You’ll gain leadership and communication skills that last a lifetime.
  • What
  • We
  • Expect
  • From
  • You: Teach "Serious Fun": Lead amazing classes based on our proven curriculum. (Don't worry, we’ll teach you everything you need to know!)
  • Bring the
  • Energy: Treat every class and every child as if it’s their first day—EVERY WEEK!
  • Be a
  • Hospitality
  • Pro: Provide outstanding service to our members. We treat our families like family.
  • Create the
  • Magic: Maintain a warm, safe, and educational environment where kids feel like superstars. You’d Fit In Here If… You’re a high-five machine and aren't afraid to be a total goofball. 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 live to serve—making others feel good makes you feel good. You love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and get the work done. (A background in child development, physical education, drama, cheerleading and/or gymnastics is a plus, but not required!)

But seriously, read the fine print… With more than 300 locations across the globe, The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for kids 4 months through 12 years. For over four decades, The Little Gym has helped millions of kids experience the thrill of achievement, develop new skills, and find new confidence through a variety of gymnastics-based programs. Parent/Child, Pre-K, and Grade School classes are all taught in a clean, fun, safe, and nurturing environment, which encourages children to develop at their own pace.

As a part of The Little Gym team, you will be part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe. If this sounds like the job you’ve been dreaming about, what are you waiting for? We’ve been waiting for you!

California Legal Disclosures Pay Transparency

  • In compliance with California law, the pay range for this position is $18 – $22 Hourly.
  • Salary
  • History: In accordance with California Labor Code, we will not seek or consider an applicant’s salary history during the hiring process.
  • Right to
  • Time
  • Off to
  • Vote: California law provides employees with the right to take up to two hours of paid time off to vote.
  • Whistleblower
  • Protections: We are committed to a safe workplace. Employees are protected under California law for reporting suspected illegal activities or unsafe conditions.
  • Equal
  • Opportunity
  • Employer (EOE): We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and capable of providing outstanding service to members while being a positive influence on children and their parents. Prior background in child development, physical education, drama, cheerleading, or gymnastics is considered a plus but is not required.

  • Hospitality
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Energy
  • Leadership
  • Safety Management
  • Teaching
  • Cheerleading
  • Curriculum Delivery
  • Child Development
  • Physical Education
  • Gymnastics
  • Drama

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $22/hr
Location
Tustin, California
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
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The Little Gym of Irvine

The Little Gym of Irvine is hiring in Tustin, California. This opening is listed as part_time.

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California child development roles stay competitive

In California, Lead Children Development Coach or Instructor roles often draw interest from candidates with child development, physical education, drama, cheerleading, or gymnastics experience, though training may be provided. These positions are competitive because employers look for someone who can bring energy and playfulness with children while staying professional with parents. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show enthusiasm, reliability, and comfort leading active groups.

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