KidStrong Coach / Youth Fitness Instructor

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 offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals. KidStrong Toledo is rapidly growing and looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives. The role focuses on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from evolving monthly curriculum.

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 beginning of class; Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading 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 trainings through FranConnect as required by the HQ Training and Certification team; Assist parents of students, ages 3 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 KidStrong Director; Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Camp; Coach children during birthday parties, camp, and parent's night outs

Requirements

Passion for working with children; Athletic or coaching background; Experience coaching kids ages walking to 11 years old; 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; Ability to work in a physically intensive environment; Ability to lift and repeatedly move equipment up to 25 pounds; 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 appropriate KidStrong age; Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum; Enjoying the spotlight

Benefits

Being part of a fun, energetic and professional team; 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 center needs