Summer Camp Coach

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At Kid Strong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. Kid Strong 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!

Kid Strong NJ/CT is rapidly growing and we're looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are 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!
• Having flexibility for a part-time or full-time schedule
• Seasonal positions available

• We are looking for a camp coach with an athletic or coaching background who ideally has experience in summer camps or coaching kids ages 4 - 9
• Kid Strong Camp Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from a designed camp curriculum
• Ideal candidate must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding any incidents that take place during camp
• Camps typically run when school is out, from 9 am - 2:30 pm
  * may vary depending on locations - the ideal candidate will be available during those hours
• Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours & Kid Strong Class coaching - may require additional training
• Summer camp from end of June to end of Aug

• Camp sizes of up to 20 children, ages ranging from 4 - 9
• Teach the Kid Strong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team
• Must be able to ensure camp both start and ends on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum
• Greet students as well as parent(s)/guardian(s) as they arrive to camp
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading camp
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various exercises
• Keep an accurate record of attendance at all times
• 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 Learn Upon 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 camp, lift 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.
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by Kid Strong Director
• Must obtain camp-certified status from the HQ Training and Certification team
• Supervision, safety, and program implementation for campers while ensuring the well-being of all children

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate Kid Strong age is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is preferred
• 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!