To Love And Nurture All Children Through Meaningful Play
My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delighted in seeing children's eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s accomplishments was the high point of our day.
Picture this: In 1983, three fitness enthusiasts—Yacov, Susi Sherman, and Bill Caplin—redefined children's fitness by blending dance, gymnastics, and athletics. That's the birth of My Gym! Their mission: create a space just for kids—no more sharing mom's or dad's gym, but My Gym. With backgrounds in dance, gymnastics, and athletics, they crafted a unique fitness curriculum focused on non-competitive skill building for ages 6 weeks to 14 years. Fast forward: Cory and Monique turned My Gym into a franchise sensation in 1994. The success was undeniable, growing from 100 kids to over 400 in a year. Now a global phenomenon, My Gym is consistently ranked the #1 children's program worldwide.
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For nearly 20 years, Gina Simmons has called West Orange home and she’s poured her heart into helping local children grow strong, confident, and full of joy. Before opening My Gym West Orange, Gina spent her life in the world of performance. She earned her BFA in Theatre from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and enjoyed a vibrant career in show business, performing and teaching dance and theatre from high school through college and beyond. When she discovered My Gym, Gina found the perfect way to combine her love for movement, creativity, and children. Since opening her doors, she’s built a space that celebrates fun, fitness, and friendship; where every child can shine in their own spotlight. Now approaching her 20th year in Essex County, Gina continues to bring her passion, energy, and creativity to everything she does; whether she’s leading her awesome team, captaining her paddle tennis team, or cheering on her daughters. She’s deeply grateful for the opportunity to spend her days instilling confidence, joy, and a love of movement in the children of this community; a mission that continues to inspire her every single day.
Meet Denise! 💫 Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Miss Denise has always had a love for performing and working with children! She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Howard University in 2015 and has been sharing her passion for movement and creativity ever since. After graduating, she worked professionally as a dancer and cheerleader before returning home to New Jersey to begin teaching in children’s programs all around the area — including Newark Symphony Hall Children’s Performing Arts Academy, the Newark Boys & Girls Club, and programs with the City of Newark. She’s also taught at several local dance schools and travels with national dance competition companies! Since 2019, Miss Denise has been part of the My Gym West Orange family, and she currently serves as the Director. When she’s not leading the team, you can find her on the floor helping little ones build confidence, strength, and a lifelong love for movement. Her energy, creativity, and big heart make every class a blast! ❤️
Mr. Marquis grew up in Montclair, NJ, home of the Mounties! When he was in High School he was a Drum Major for 2 years and played the Trombone as well as Lacrosse. He graduated from TCNJ in 2013 with a degree in Political Science, and stayed in Wolfe 5 his freshman year! He’s also played Rugby and even got to study abroad in Italy for a semester (an experience he will always cherish). He loves working with kids and meeting new people so he knew My Gym would be a perfect match for him! When he’s not at My Gym he likes to exercise and on occasion he also like to practice Gymnastics as well as Dance. He has been dancing for over 20 years, since he was 5 years old. He has performed at NJPAC twice and has also won many awards in school talent shows and competitions.
Miss Ryann is an alumna of the University of Lousiville, graduating with a degree in Health & Human Performance with a track in Exercise Science, and is currently a graduate student at Seton Hall University pursuing a doctorate in Physical Therapy with plans to go into pediatrics. Her background is in various sports, but she spent the majority of her childhood as a competitive gymnast and her teen years as an All-Star cheerleader. Due to her sports background, Miss Ryann spends her time outside of teaching/coaching participating in various activities such as yoga, Pilates, and hiking. She also enjoys doing arts & crafts and baking! Miss Ryann has worked with kids as a teacher and coach for half of a decade and loves being apart of their growth and development and watching them achieve new milestones. She brings an enthusiastic attitude to every class she teaches to ensure that everyone has a "fun and fit" day at My Gym!
Meet John! Mr. John, who is originally from Margate, Florida, is deeply passionate about making a positive impact in children’s lives. A dedicated martial artist since the age of 12, he brings discipline, focus, and enthusiasm to everything he does. Outside of teaching, John enjoys attending Renaissance faires with his fiancée and friends, and building a growing collection of retro games and consoles. He is also an avid model painter and hosts events for the tabletop game Conquest, where he builds models, paints them, and creates immersive events for the community.
My Gym is consistently ranked the #1 children's program worldwide. And our awesome, fun teachers are the main reason behind that. We're looking for individuals who like to play hard and work hard, at the same time! My Gym is an international corporation with more than 550 locations in over 30 countries. This is a great opportunity to start with a company where you can work your way up to become the boss. We are also looking for people who want something part-time with great hours and a great work environment.
Interested in joining our fun cast of characters? Find a location near you to see available positions.
