Childrens Coach

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends running the playground and raising their hands high in the classroom. In other words… kids who will win at life! KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain, physical & character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals.

Responsibilities

Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 12 months old to 11 years old; Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team; Ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum; Greet students as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) individually prior to and at the beginning of class; Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading the class; Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various exercises; Ensure cleanliness of the center, including the lobby, bathrooms, and blue floors - this includes taking out the trash, sweeping and mopping, wiping down equipment, and sanitizing the mat at the end of a shift; Effectively use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide records of data for parents (attendance, awards, etc.); Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers; Complete training through FranConnect as required by the HQ Training and Certification team; Work in a physically intensive environment, including covering multiple miles, lifting and repeatedly moving equipment up to 25 pounds; Work hands-on with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety; Assist parents of students ages three and younger with the direction and flow of a class; Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month's curriculum; Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the KidStrong Director; Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy special classes; Obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

Requirements

Passion for working with children is non-negotiable; Athletic or coaching experience; Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding the why behind the KidStrong curriculum; Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics; CPR certified; Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills; Self-starter who just gets a job done; Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment; Must be comfortable working hands-on with kids to ensure proper technique and student safety; Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

Nice to have

Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age; Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum; Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus

Benefits

Joining a workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and professional team that loves what they do; Coaching and mentoring children to make an impact on their lives; Teaching parents how to make their children smarter, stronger, and more confident; Having flexibility for a part-time or full-time schedule; Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs; Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours