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🌟Manager / Head Coach for Smart Steps Children’s Movement (West Hempstead)
Smart Steps is an exciting new startup dedicated to helping children grow in confidence, coordination, and creativity — from their first crawl to their first cartwheel. We’re building something special: a fun, movement-based learning environment where kids thrive physically and emotionally.
We’re looking for an energetic, organized, and passionate Manager / Head Coach to help us bring this vision to life.
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Position: Manager / Head Coach
Type: Full-time (or strong part-time transitioning to full-time)
Location: West Hempstead, NY (new facility opening soon)
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
You’ll be at the heart of Smart Steps — leading our team, shaping our class culture, and delivering a top-tier experience for families. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who loves working with children and wants to grow alongside a brand-new company.
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Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations and ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment
• Lead and teach age-based movement classes (from toddlers to pre-teens)
• Hire, train, and manage assistant coaches and front-desk staff
• Coordinate scheduling, membership management, and parent communication
• Assist with community outreach, open houses, and social media presence
• Help refine curriculum, special events, and birthday party programs
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Qualifications & Skills
✅ Background in children’s fitness, gymnastics, dance, early childhood education, or coaching
✅ Strong leadership & communication skills — comfortable leading teams and parents alike
✅ High energy, positive attitude, and a genuine love for working with kids
✅ Organized, dependable, and proactive (startup experience a plus!)
✅ CPR / First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
✅ Basic computer skills (POS, scheduling software like MindBody or iClassPro preferred)
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What We Offer
• Competitive starting pay with performance-based growth potential
• Opportunity to shape and grow a brand-new children’s fitness company
• Supportive, family-first environment
• Leadership pathway to become General Manager / Partner-level role as we scale
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If you’re ready to help kids take their Smart Steps toward confidence, movement, and fun — we’d love to meet you!

285 Elm St, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA
$75,000-100,000/year