Part-Time Coach

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?  
At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. KidStrong is a training program for kids ages 1-11 that uses certified coaches to help kids build the skills they need to become stronger and more confident. In other words… kids who will win at life! 

 
KidStrong South Florida is rapidly growing, and we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic children's coach who is passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives. 

• 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 

• We are looking for a coach with athletic, coaching, or teaching experience who ideally has experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old.
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from the evolving monthly curriculum developed by our programming team.
• The ideal candidate must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind the KidStrong curriculum.
• Our classes run typically weekdays, 9 am - 11 am and evenings until 7 pm, and weekends are typically from 8 am through 2pm.  
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on center needs. 
• Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours, summer camp, parents night out, and field trips. 

• 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
• Must be able to 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, our company messaging system, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers
• Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team
• Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lifting and repeatedly moving equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be comfortable working "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
• Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team
• Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month’s curriculum

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on 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
• If you enjoy the spotlight, this position was meant for you!