KidStrong Coach​/Coach Kids​/Fitness Instructor Kids

Help Kids Build Confidence That Lasts Beyond Class

The best part of this job? Watching a child accomplish something they didn't think they could and knowing you helped them get there.

At Kid Strong, we help kids win  science-based curriculum develops brain, body, and character through engaging, 45-minute classes for children from walking through age 11. Our coaches help kids try new things, overcome challenges, celebrate progress, and believe in themselves.

We're looking for energetic, dependable coaches who love working with children, connect naturally with families, and make every class a great experience. If you bring a strong coaching presence, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we want to meet you.

• At least a minimum of two years of relevant experience working with children in a structured setting, such as youth coaching, teaching, physical education, gymnastics, martial arts, youth fitness, or camp programming.
• At least one year of experience leading group activities for children, including giving instructions, managing transitions, maintaining engagement, and addressing challenging behavior. This may overlap with your two years of relevant experience.
• Experience communicating directly with parents or caregivers about a child's progress, participation, or behavior.

• Coach groups of 6-15 children, with age groups ranging from approximately 12 months through 11 years.
• Teach the Kid Strong curriculum provided by the HQ programming team, supporting physical, cognitive, and character development.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivating, and professional presence throughout class.
• Demonstrate exercises, guide proper technique, and provide appropriate hand-on support to keep children safe and progressing.
• Review programming in advance, follow the curriculum's intended pace, and ensure classes start and finish on time.

• Greet each child and their parent or guardian individually before or at the beginning of class.
• Learn names, recognize effort, celebrate milestones, and help every child feel included.
• Explain the purpose behind activities and communicate children's progress confidently and clearly.
• Help parents of children ages three and younger understand their role and follow the flow of class.
• Use the Kid Strong Coach's App to record attendance, awards, and other class data, and provide accurate progress information for families.

• Help maintain a clean, welcoming center, including the lobby, bathrooms, equipment, and blue floors.
• Complete shift cleaning duties, including taking out trash, sweeping, mopping, wiping down equipment, and sanitizing mats.
• Communicate professionally with teammates in person and through Slack, including periodic message checks between scheduled shifts as part of paid work time.
• Support birthday parties, Parents' Night Out events, and other center activities as scheduled.
• Learn to lead Kid Strong Camps during school breaks, including winter and summer breaks.

• Obtain coach certification through the Kid Strong HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend monthly staff programming meetings to prepare for the upcoming curriculum.
• Participate in additional required staff meetings and ongoing paid training.
• Apply feedback, share ideas, and support your fellow coaches.

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• High energy and the confidence to lead groups of children and engage their parents.
• A warm, positive communication style that motivates and encourages.
• Reliability,…