Childrens Coach

kidstrongcareers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KidStrong Polaris in Columbus, OH, seeks an energetic Childrens Coach to support brain, physical, and character development for kids aged 12 months to 11 years. You will teach the HQ curriculum, engage with parents, and maintain a safe, vibrant classroom environment.

Flexible part-time or full-time hours are available, with opportunities for private coaching hours and career growth. Previous pediatric coaching or OT/PT experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Prior experience coaching students within the KidStrong age range is preferred.
• Experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum.
• Knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
• CPR certification is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and motivation skills.
• Self-starter who gets the job done.
• Enjoys bringing energy and enthusiasm to the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6 to 15 children aged 12 months to 11 years.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by HQ.
• Ensure classes start and end on schedule and pace the curriculum.
• Greet students and parents at the start of class.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, and professional demeanor while leading the class.
• Demonstrate and manage exercises and proper technique.
• Keep the center clean and sanitize mats at the end of a shift.
• Record class data in the KS Coach’s App for parents.
• Communicate professionally with teammates on Slack.
• Complete HQ Training and Certification as required.
• Work in a physically intensive environment (lift up to 25 lbs).
• Attend monthly staff meetings and training for next month’s curriculum.
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy special classes.

Skills

Passion for children

Coaching kids

Public speaking to parents

CPR certified

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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!

KidStrong Polaris is rapidly growing, and we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Childrens Coach who is passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

KidStrong Childrens Coach Perks and Benefits:

• 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

The KidStrong Childrens Coach - Role and Schedule Details:

• We are looking for a coach with athletic or coaching experience who ideally has experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old.
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from the evolving monthly curriculum
• The ideal candidate must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind the KidStrong curriculum
• Our classes run typically weekdays, 9 am -11 am and evenings until 7 pm, and weekends are typically from 8 am through lunch/noon.
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs.
• Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus but not required!

Kidstrong Childrens Coach Responsibilities:

• 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 the beginning of class
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading the 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 training through FranConnect 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 three 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 the KidStrong Director
• Learn and manage 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

KidStrong Childrens Coach Qualifications:

• 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!