Coach / Personal Trainer / Physical Education Teacher

KidStrong Libertyville; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and energetic team at a rapidly growing center focused on developing stronger, smarter kids! As a KidStrong Coach, you'll engage with children aged 14 months to 11 years, guiding them through a science-based curriculum designed to enhance their physical and character development. This role offers a flexible schedule and the chance to make a real impact on young lives. If you have a passion for coaching and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow within a supportive team!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is essential.
• Prior coaching experience with kids is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6 to 15 children aged 12 months to 11 years.
• Ensure classes start and end on schedule, maintaining a fun atmosphere.

Skills

Coaching children

Interpersonal communication

Physiology knowledge

Motivational skills

Education

CPR certification

Tools

KS Coach’s App

Slack

Job description

Benefits:

1. Flexible schedule
2. Opportunity for advancement
3. Paid time off
4. Training & development

Are you looking for a workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and professional team that loves what they do? Our Libertyville location is rapidly growing and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives! If you enjoy working with children, making children smarter & stronger, and working with an amazing team, then let’s talk!

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. Our centers focus on the brain, physical and character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong is a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by our professional coaches!

OPEN ROLE

We are looking for coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages 14 mo-11 years old. Our classes run typically weekdays, 9 am - 11 am and evenings until 8 pm, and weekends are typically from 8 am through 2 pm. Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs.

Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours, summer camp, parents night out, and field trips.

KidStrong Coach Responsibilities:

1. Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 12 months old to 11 years old with 2 coaches per class
2. Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team
3. Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum
4. Greet students as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) individually prior to and at the beginning of class
5. Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading the class
6. Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various exercises
7. Ensure cleanliness of the center, including the lobby, bathrooms, and blue floors
8. Effectively use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide records of data for parents (attendance, awards, etc.)
9. Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, our company messaging system
10. Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team
11. Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment
12. Must be comfortable working "hands-on" with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety
13. Assist parents of students ages three and younger with the direction and flow of a class
14. Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month's curriculum
15. Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

KidStrong Coach Qualifications:

1. Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
2. Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred
3. Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum
4. Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
5. CPR certified
6. Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
7. Self-starter who just gets a job done
8. If you enjoy the spotlight, this position was meant for you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to KidStrong Corporate.