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. KidStrong Summerville is rapidly growing, and we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Childrens Coach who is passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives. 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 from roughly 12 months old to 11 years old; Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team; Ensure classes start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum; Greet students and parents/guardians 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; Effectively use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide records of data for parents; Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack; Complete training through FranConnect as required by the HQ Training and Certification team; 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

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; Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

Nice to have

Prior experience coaching students within the KidStrong age is preferred; Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum; Ideally experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old

Benefits

Free uniforms; Training & development; Employee discounts; Flexible schedule; Being part of a fun, energetic, and professional team; Coaching and mentoring children; Teaching parents how to make their children smarter, stronger, and more confident; Opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours