Coach - Prosper, TX

Kid Strong Coaches perform high-caliber, science-based coaching to help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids. They follow a milestone accelerator curriculum, embody Kid Strong values, and contribute quality work to the Kid Strong Team.

• Title:
  
  Kid Strong DFW Coach
• Center: LOCATION
• Reports To:
  
  Center Manager, LOCATION
• FLSA Status:
  Non Exempt
• Travel:
  None
• Compensation:
  Hourly

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development up to 24 hours a week.
• Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Understand the “why” behind the Kid Strong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
• Coach classes for students with age groups ranging from roughly 15 months-old to 11 years-old.
• Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
• Maintain dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading class.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
• Coaches must have availability of a minimum of 6 hours per week.
• Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
• Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment – coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lift and repeatedly move equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
• Assisting parents of students, ages 3 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
• Lead monthly center staff programming meetings where staff receive training for the following months programming.
• Complete trainings through Learn Upon as required by the Head Coach and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the Head Coach.
• Learn and manage Kid Strong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (example: Winter Break, Summer Break).

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Athletic or coaching background; ideally with experience coaching kids walking to 11.
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding variety of topics.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required.
• Positive, motivating public speaking and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to schedule.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• CPR certified.
• Self-starter who just gets the job done.
• Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching, and mentoring.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but will be mentoring; communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Coaches will work closely with center leadership, families, and members of the HQ team.

• Passionate
  • Stays focused on the Kid Strong Goals
  • Goal oriented and high performing
• Command Presence
  • Upholds Kid Strong values; creates vision for others
• Teacher
  • Communicate and ensure transfer of knowledge
• Professional
  • Approaches others in a tactful manner
  • Reacts well under pressure
  • Treats others with respect and consideration
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions
  • Follows through on commitments
• Performer
  • Engaging, fun, likable
  • High energy, clear & easy to understand
• Mentor
  • Develops and nurtures relationships
  • Focuses on developing self and others
• Planning / Organizing
  • Prioritizes and plans work activities; develops realistic action plans
  • Sets goals and objectives
  • Uses time efficiently
  • Plans for additional resources
  • Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
• Oral Communication
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
  • Responds well to questions; listens and gets clarification
  • Demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Written Communication
  • Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar
  • Varies writing style to meet needs
  • Presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities
  • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
  • Puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Coachable / Low Ego Mindset
  • Gives and welcomes feedback
  • Encourages exploring of different perspectives to reach common goals and objectives
  • Has a growth mindset; sees every opportunity as one to learn from
• Adaptability
  • Comfortable calling an audible; continuing or adjusting the play after the audible is called
  • Embraces innovation and a quickly-changing landscape. Best Idea Wins!