$75,000-100,000/year
285 Elm St, West Hempstead, NY 11552, USA
Smart Steps is an exciting new startup dedicated to helping children grow in confidence, coordination, and creativity â from their first crawl to their first cartwheel. Weâre building something special: a fun, movement-based learning environment where kids thrive physically and emotionally. Weâre looking for an energetic, organized, and passionate Manager / Head Coach to help us bring this vision to life. ⸝ 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 ⸝ About the Role Youâll be at the heart of Smart Steps â 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. ⸝ 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 ⸝ Qualifications & Skills â Background in childrenâs fitness, gymnastics, dance, early childhood education, or coaching â Strong leadership & communication skills â comfortable leading teams and parents alike â High energy, positive attitude, and a genuine love for working with kids â Organized, dependable, and proactive (startup experience a plus!) â CPR / First Aid certified (or willing to obtain) â Basic computer skills (POS, scheduling software like MindBody or iClassPro preferred) ⸝ What We Offer ⢠Competitive starting pay with performance-based growth potential ⢠Opportunity to shape and grow a brand-new childrenâs fitness company ⢠Supportive, family-first environment ⢠Leadership pathway to become General Manager / Partner-level role as we scale ⸝ If youâre ready to help kids take their Smart Steps toward confidence, movement, and fun â weâd love to meet you!