KidStrong Coach - Part Time

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

A Kid Strong Coach is the heartbeat of our center, delivering engaging and effective classes to kids from crawling babies to kids 11 years old. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about working with children and can maintain a fun, high-energy environment while ensuring safety and developmental progress.

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development approximately 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 walking to 11 years old.
• Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
• Maintain dynamic, fun, and motivated professional demeanor when leading the class.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide attendance, awards, etc.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
• Ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
• 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.
• Be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and student safety.
• Assist parents of students, ages 4 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
• Complete training through Learn Upon as required by the GM and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the GM.
• Learn and manage Kid Strong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break and Summer Break).

• Connect with families of the center and find ways to proactively keep them engaged with Kid Strong. Foster the mentality that we don't want Families to Leave Kid Strong, doing all you can to retain Families.

• Build and maintain relationships with Kid Strong families to align with our core values.
• Assist in the execution of community events as necessary.
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center.
• Provide excellent customer service to families and handle their needs when in the center.

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
• Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching and mentoring
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics
• Self‑starter who just gets the job done
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
• CPR certified (willing to attain)

• Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 6 months – 11 years old
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the Kid Strong curriculum

• Stays focused on the Kid Strong Goals.
• Goal‑oriented and high‑performing.

• Upholds Kid Strong Values; creates a vision for others.

• Communicate and ensure the transfer of knowledge.

• 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.

• Engaging, Fun, Likable
• High Energy, Clear & Easy to Understand

• Develops and nurtures relationships
• Focuses on developing self and others

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Responds well to questions;
  Listens and gets clarification
• Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.

• 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.

• Balances team and individual…