Overview
Children’s Fitness and Development Coach Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at My Gym Brooklyn
We don’t hire people to teach classes. We develop coaches who inspire confidence, create unforgettable experiences, and leave a lasting impact on every child and family they meet.
At My Gym, fun is part of the job—but it isn’t the job.
Behind every unforgettable class is preparation, accountability, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to helping children grow. Every high five, every encouraging word, and every challenge overcome helps build confidence that lasts far beyond the gym.
We’re growing! As we prepare to open our newest location in Williamsburg, we’re looking for exceptional people to join our team. While many of our current opportunities are connected to our Williamsburg expansion, we’re always looking for great coaches across all of our Brooklyn gyms. Throughout the hiring and training process, we’ll work with you to determine which location is the best fit based on both our team’s needs and your commute whenever possible.
We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a part-time job. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow, lead, and become part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference in children’s lives every single day.
If you’re positive, coachable, dependable, and excited to challenge yourself, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As a Children’s Fitness Coach, you’ll help create an environment where children feel safe, confident, celebrated, and excited to learn.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead engaging, high energy fitness and enrichment classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children.
- Teach movement, gymnastics, sports skills, balance, agility, coordination, and confidence through imaginative play.
- Create meaningful relationships with children and their families.
- Deliver our curriculum with consistency while bringing your own enthusiasm and personality to every class.
- Encourage children to overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and develop confidence through movement.
- Support birthday parties, camps, special events, community events, and outreach programs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with your teammates to provide an exceptional experience for every family.
- Participate in ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people with great character even more than great résumés.
You’ll thrive here if you are:
- Positive, energetic, and dependable.
- Coachable and eager to learn.
- Accountable and take pride in your work.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with children and families.
- A team player who supports those around you.
- Self motivated and willing to take initiative.
- Comfortable leading groups and performing in front of others.
- Passionate about helping children grow through movement, encouragement, and play.
- Ready to represent a team with an outstanding reputation.
Experience in coaching, teaching, dance, gymnastics, sports, theater, childcare, recreation, camps, fitness, martial arts, or early childhood education is a plus—but not required.
We provide extensive training because we believe exceptional coaches are developed through mentorship, practice, and a willingness to learn.
Training & Growth
We’re committed to developing exceptional coaches—not simply filling positions.
All new team members begin with a structured paid training program designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Training typically lasts up to approximately 12 weeks (90 days), though individual progress may vary.
During training:
- Starting pay is $17.00 per hour.
- You’ll receive hands on coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback from our leadership team.
- Training may take place at one or more of our Brooklyn locations, including Cobble Hill, Park Slope, and City Point, before transitioning into your long-term home location. Whenever possible, we make every effort to schedule training and placement at the location that best aligns with our operational needs and is most convenient for your commute.
Team members who successfully complete training and the introductory probationary period may become eligible to move into our Coach pay rate of $18.50 per hour, based on demonstrated performance, proficiency, and successful completion of the training program.
From there, advancement and compensation are performance-based. As you continue to develop your skills, take on additional responsibilities, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to the success of our team, there are opportunities for continued professional growth and increased earning potential.
We believe in creating opportunities—not entitlement. We recognize and reward individuals who consistently invest in themselves, support their teammates, and help create an exceptional experience for every child and family we serve.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid training and mentorship
- Flexible scheduling
- Leadership development and opportunities for advancement
- Employee discounts
- Performance based compensation growth
- Eligibility for performance incentives and bonus opportunities
- Team recognition programs
- A supportive, team first culture
- Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on children and families
We believe in rewarding excellence. Team members who consistently demonstrate leadership, reliability, initiative, and a commitment to our culture may have opportunities for increased responsibility, additional earning opportunities, and career advancement.
Eligible team members may have access to discretionary bonus or incentive opportunities based on performance and business results.
As our team continues to grow, high performing coaches may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, earn increased compensation, work additional hours when available, and participate in select incentive or bonus programs based on individual performance, business needs, and program eligibility.
At My Gym, growth is earned. We recognize and reward team members who consistently lead by example, support their teammates, embrace feedback, and contribute to an exceptional experience for every child and family we serve. As you grow, your opportunities to advance and increase your earning potential can grow with you.
Before You Apply
This role isn’t for everyone.
It requires energy, professionalism, preparation, accountability, and a genuine commitment to children and families.
But if you’re looking for more than a paycheck—if you’re looking for a place that will invest in your growth, challenge you to become your best, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day—we think you’ll feel right at home.
Bring your personality. Bring your passion. We’ll help you become an exceptional coach.
Pay: $17.00 – $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What are you hoping to gain from this opportunity, and where do you see yourself over the next year or two?
- This position includes a consistent weekend schedule (Saturday or Sunday), based on the needs of the business. Are you able to meet this scheduling requirement and occasionally provide flexibility for coverage at another Brooklyn location when needed?
- Our coaches are performers, teachers, and leaders. This role requires learning curriculum, memorizing songs and lesson plans, staying physically active throughout your shift, and bringing positive energy to every class. What about this type of environment excites you most?
Work Location: In person
Title: Children’s Fitness and Development Coach
Company: My Gym Brooklyn
Location: Brooklyn, NY
