Events & Marketing Director

Job Description

Job Description

Life's too short to work somewhere boring!

If you love kids, enjoy building relationships, leading a team, creating unforgettable experiences, and being an active part of your community, you may be exactly who we're looking for!

At The Little Gym of Somerville- Assembly Square, we help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover what they're capable of through movement, play, and Serious Fun. As our Events & Gym Director, you'll play a key role in creating exceptional experiences for children, families, team members, and the community we serve.

What You'll Do:

Everything our instructors do, and more!

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, inspire, and support a team of instructors and customer service staff

• Coach team members to deliver exceptional classes, customer service, and member experiences

• Foster a positive, energetic, and professional culture focused on excellence

• Train, mentor, and develop team members to reach their full potential

• Lead by example and uphold The Little Gym standards in every aspect of the business

Member Experience & Operations

• Ensure every family receives an outstanding experience from their first visit through every stage of their membership journey

• Oversee daily operations and maintain a clean, safe, welcoming facility

• Support enrollment, retention, and member engagement initiatives

• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and community partners

• Treat every family as if it's their first day, every day

Events & Birthday Parties

• Manage all birthday parties from inquiry to execution

• Oversee special events, camps, parent nights out, open houses, and community programs

• Ensure every event delivers a memorable and exceptional experience

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, supplies, and event logistics

Marketing & Community Outreach

• Support local marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns

• Build meaningful relationships within the community

• Develop partnerships with schools, businesses, apartment communities, and local organizations

• Represent The Little Gym at community events, festivals, and outreach opportunities

• Help grow awareness of The Little Gym through grassroots marketing and relationship building

Teaching & Program Excellence

• Teach engaging, high-energy classes using The Little Gym's proven curriculum and teaching methods

• Create a safe, educational, and fun environment where every child can succeed

• Deliver exceptional customer service and membership experiences

• Maintain the highest standards of program quality and consistency

You'll Thrive Here If...

• You are a natural leader who enjoys helping others succeed

• You genuinely love working with children and families

• You are organized, proactive, and solution-oriented

• You enjoy building relationships and creating community connections

• You have strong communication and customer service skills

• You can balance fun, professionalism, and accountability

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

• You aren't afraid to jump into a class, host a birthday party, meet with a community partner, and solve a challenge all in the same day

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll make a meaningful impact on children, families, and your community every day

• You'll lead a team dedicated to helping children grow in confidence and ability

• You'll help create memorable experiences that families will remember for years

• You'll enjoy a dynamic role that combines leadership, operations, events, marketing, and child development

• You'll work in a positive, energetic, and supportive environment

• You'll be part of a global organization dedicated to helping children thrive

About The Little Gym

With more than 300 locations worldwide, The Little Gym is the premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. For over 40 years, we've helped millions of children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their potential through gymnastics-based movement, play, and learning.

Our Parent/Child, Pre-K, and Grade School programs are taught in a clean, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace.

When you join The Little Gym team, you become part of a global family dedicated to helping children thrive.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you!

Preferred Experience

• Leadership, management, or team supervision experience preferred

• Experience working with children, families, recreation, education, fitness, hospitality, or customer service

• Experience planning events, birthday parties, or community programs preferred

• Marketing, sales, or community outreach experience a plus

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Weekend availability required