Full-Time Lead Children’s Fitness Instructor – Stable Schedule, Growth
Full Time • San Carlos
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Full-Time Lead Children’s Fitness Instructor – Stable Schedule, Growth Path
My Gym San Carlos | Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
About the Role
My Gym San Carlos is hiring a Full-Time Lead Children’s Fitness Instructor to deliver high-quality children’s fitness classes, gymnastics-based movement programs, and early childhood enrichment for children ages 3 months to 10 years. This full-time role is ideal for a dependable professional seeking stable hours, long-term growth, and leadership responsibility in a child-focused fitness environment.
In this role, you will lead energetic parent-participation and independent classes that build coordination, strength, confidence, and social skills in a safe, structured, and engaging setting. You will work closely with families, mentor teammates, and help maintain consistent program quality across all classes.
Why Work With Us
My Gym San Carlos | Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
About the Role
My Gym San Carlos is hiring a Full-Time Lead Children’s Fitness Instructor to deliver high-quality children’s fitness classes, gymnastics-based movement programs, and early childhood enrichment for children ages 3 months to 10 years. This full-time role is ideal for a dependable professional seeking stable hours, long-term growth, and leadership responsibility in a child-focused fitness environment.
In this role, you will lead energetic parent-participation and independent classes that build coordination, strength, confidence, and social skills in a safe, structured, and engaging setting. You will work closely with families, mentor teammates, and help maintain consistent program quality across all classes.
Why Work With Us
- Career Growth: We promote from within and invest in professional development.
- Compensation: $22–28 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for performance-based increases and advancement.
- Full-Time Stability: Consistent 30–40 hours per week with a predictable schedule.
- Performance Growth: Opportunities to increase responsibility and compensation based on performance.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
- Team Culture: Join a positive, supportive, and team-oriented workplace.
- Training & Development: Ongoing coaching and professional development provided.
- Uniforms Provided: Complimentary My Gym T-shirts.
- 401(k) + Company Match: Offered when eligible.
Who This Role Is Best For
This position is a strong fit for someone who:
This position is a strong fit for someone who:
- Is seeking a stable, long-term full-time role
- Has open and consistent availability across weekdays and weekends
- Has limited outside commitments and can reliably maintain their schedule
- Values professionalism, punctuality, and accountability
- Enjoys leadership responsibility, teamwork, and relationship-building
This role may not be the best fit for candidates with heavy academic course loads, multiple jobs, or frequently changing availability.
Job Summary
At My Gym, being a Lead Instructor goes beyond teaching classes. You will build strong relationships with families, support and mentor team members, and help deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for every child. You will gain valuable experience in leadership, operations, and program management while contributing to a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
If you have an interest or background in sports, kinesiology, physical fitness, early childhood education, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, or youth development and enjoy working with children, this role is an excellent fit.
Requirements
Job Summary
At My Gym, being a Lead Instructor goes beyond teaching classes. You will build strong relationships with families, support and mentor team members, and help deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for every child. You will gain valuable experience in leadership, operations, and program management while contributing to a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
If you have an interest or background in sports, kinesiology, physical fitness, early childhood education, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, or youth development and enjoy working with children, this role is an excellent fit.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
- Consistent availability across weekdays and weekends required
- Ability to pass a background check
- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active on your feet for extended periods
- Responsibilities
- Lead and assist engaging, age-appropriate children’s fitness and movement classes
- Create a fun, positive, and welcoming environment for children and parents
- Maintain safety standards and supervise all participants
- Support children’s physical, social, and emotional development through play and movement
- Collaborate with teammates to maintain excellent class quality and flow
- Communicate professionally with families and team members
- Support daily operations to ensure smooth programming and scheduling
About My Gym
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is an international franchise with more than 600 locations worldwide, offering fun-filled fitness classes, gymnastics-based programs, camps, birthday parties, and enrichment programs for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years.
At My Gym San Carlos, we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for children, families, and our team. We value kindness, professionalism, teamwork, and authenticity, and we are proud to foster a workplace where people feel supported, energized, and excited to grow. Our mission is to create Moments That Matter for every family and team member we serve.
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is an international franchise with more than 600 locations worldwide, offering fun-filled fitness classes, gymnastics-based programs, camps, birthday parties, and enrichment programs for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years.
At My Gym San Carlos, we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for children, families, and our team. We value kindness, professionalism, teamwork, and authenticity, and we are proud to foster a workplace where people feel supported, energized, and excited to grow. Our mission is to create Moments That Matter for every family and team member we serve.
Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is a lot more than just “Mommy and Me!" From first steps to first handstands, we are committed to creating wonderful Moments That Matter. Our gyms are safe, colorful, and oh-so-clean spaces, and our staff pride themselves on providing a fun, safe, and meaningful experience to each and every family who enters through our doors.
Every day in more than 700 locations worldwide, My Gym kids attend structured, noncompetitive and age-appropriate classes and birthday parties taught by incredibly talented, fun, and happy grown-ups. Our curriculum grows with children and features a wide variety of activities designed to promote coordination, agility, flexibility, motor skills, and social skills. Whether it’s a toddler in a parent-participation class wiggling through a warm-up, or a school-aged Ninja kid conquering our Warped Wall, the FUN never stops!
My Gym’s brand promise is to love and nurture all children through meaningful play, and it’s a promise we take to heart.
We hope you’ll join us!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, 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 My Gym Corporate.
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Career Advancement
Enjoy an upwardly-mobile career with a strong emphasis on promoting from within
Free Uniforms
Receive complimentary T-shirts as part of your work attire
Lasting Impact
Play a significant role in the lives of children who will cherish their experiences with you for years to come
Performance-Based Opportunities
Increase your hours and earnings based on your job performance
Professional Development
Access training and resources to enhance your skills and grow in your role
Competitive Pay
Benefit from a competitive hourly wage based on your experience
Flexible Scheduling
Work part-time hours with a flexible workload tailored to your availability
Supportive Team Environment
Join an engaging and collaborative team culture with regular events to foster connection and camaraderie