Coach - Youth Health and Fitness - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?
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! 

• 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

• Coaching shifts run Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 1:30pm & 4:00pm - 7:30pm; Weekends 8:30am - 1:30pm.
• We are looking for coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages walking to 11 years old
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from evolving monthly curriculum
• Ideal candidate  must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind the KidStrong curriculum   
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs. 
• Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours.

• 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 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 - 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 trainings through KidStrong University 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 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 Coach KidStrong Academy - special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break, Summer Break)
• 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!