Children's Movement & Music Teacher

Join our team and have FUN at work! At My Gym Children's Fitness Center learning through play is the My Gym way. You'll be working with children ages 3 months to 10 years old, and we will train you to lead engaging gymnastics-based classes, camps, and birthday parties! Our programs focus on movement, coordination, social skills, confidence, and teamwork in a non-competitive and safe environment.

Benefits/Perks

● Competitive Pay: Wages start at $20-24/hour, based on your experience and availability. Plus, tips when working birthday parties! Weekend birthday party tips average $10-50 per party.

● Flexible Scheduling: Work 25-35 hours per week with the ability to have a set OR flexible schedule. Required shifts include Tuesdays 10-4pm for weekly meeting and at least 1 weekend day.

● Supportive Team Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team that works together to succeed.

● Free Uniforms: Receive complimentary T-shirts as part of your work attire

Job Summary

At My Gym we offer Parent & Me, Preschool Gymnastics, Ninja, and beginning dance classes. We also have a 3-hour Preschool class on Mon-Wed mornings held in our separate preschool room. Your role includes leading engaging gymnastics-based classes for children, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and invest in the youth of our community. Our number 1 goal is to be a safe and welcoming place for kids to learn through play and many families stay enrolled for years because of that focus.

We thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, making it an ideal setting for individuals with backgrounds in gymnastics, dance, sports, theater, physical fitness, early childhood education, or martial arts.

Responsibilities

● Lead and assist classes, ensuring a positive experience for all participants

● Foster a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both the kids and the grownups that encourages engagement and participation

● Prioritize the safety of children with proper spotting techniques as we teach them new skills

● Offer guidance and support to help children reach their developmental milestones

Qualifications

● Must be ready to be silly and sing and dance for a crowd of kids and grownups to ensure class is always fun

● Proven experience working with young children in an organized play environment a plus

● Strong team player with a dedicated work ethic

● Excellent communication skills are a must as open communication is the key to a cohesive team

● Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds daily

● Capacity to stand for extended periods, this is a very active job!

● Able to effectively multitask - you'll often be helping lead a portion of class while also maintaining a safe space and thinking 2 steps ahead to keep class running smoothly

Company Overview

My Gym SW Portland is a locally owned franchise. If you’re not familiar with My Gym, check out our website, Instagram, or Facebook ( @mygymswportland) to see the fun we have and our passion for children’s fitness!

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 3 months to 10 years. We also host unforgettable birthday parties!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• What is your general availability and desired amount of hours? Please note many of our classes take place on weekday mornings and our weekly meeting to review curriculum is Tuesdays from 11am-3pm.
• What is your favorite thing about working with children?

Experience:

• gymnastics/dance/musical theater/or similar: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97223 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person