Head Coach

kidstrongcareers; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KidStrong is seeking energetic coaches to deliver high-energy classes for children up to 11 years old. You will foster a positive environment, ensuring safety and engagement for kids and their families.

The role emphasizes teaching our Brain, Physical, and Character development curriculum, with ongoing staff training and collaboration with parents and coaches.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with children and families.
• Ability to lead high-energy, engaging classes with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Passion for child development, fitness, and education.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to KidStrong’s mission and values.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing class needs or schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive, growth-oriented environment for all participants.
• Deliver engaging, high-energy classes that inspire confidence and development.
• Ensure an exceptional experience for kids, families, and team members alike.
• Promote holistic growth and well-being for every child.
• Uphold KidStrong’s standards of professionalism, care, and consistency.
• Model the KidStrong culture through enthusiasm, empathy, and teamwork.
• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrections to teammates.
• Train new coaches on class flow, curriculum, safety, and parent engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Engaging teaching

Child development

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Punctuality

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

KS Coaches App

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. Our private training 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!

KidStrong 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.

ROLE SUMMARY
KidStrong Coaches are responsible for fostering a culture of learning, development, and engagement among kids, families, and team members. They deliver high-quality, energetic classes that promote holistic growth and well-being. Coaches maintain professionalism, care, and consistency across all interactions within the KidStrong community.

YOUR DNA:

• Command Presence: Set the bar high and speak with authority.
• Passionate: Strong love for coaching.
• Mentor: Form deep relationships with KidStrong families.
• Performer: Fun, likable, and a joy to be around.
• Professional: Strives for consistent excellence.
• Teacher: Communicate with knowledge of our programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate a positive, growth-oriented environment for all participants.
• Deliver engaging, high-energy classes that inspire confidence and development.
• Ensure an exceptional experience for kids, families, and team members alike.
• Promote holistic growth and well-being for every child.
• Uphold KidStrong’s standards of professionalism, care, and consistency.
• Model the KidStrong culture through enthusiasm, empathy, and teamwork.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive, and motivating learning atmosphere.
• Train new coaches on class flow, curriculum, safety, and parent engagement.
• Provide real‑time coaching, feedback, and corrections to teammates.
• Ensure every coach is prepared, and performing at KidStrong standards.
• Support coaches in understanding the “why” behind the curriculum.
• Ensure classes start and end on time.
• Greet families before class.
• Celebrate wins and progress.
• Address concerns with professionalism and confidence.
• Build trust and rapport with parents.
• Support retention through strong family relationships

COACHING

• 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 KidStrong 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 motivation, and 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 data (attendance, awards, etc.).
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
• 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, lifting and repeatedly moving 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.
• Complete training through LearnUpon 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 KidStrong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break and Summer Break).
• Ensure coaches use the KS Coaches App correctly (attendance, awards, data).
• Maintain equipment organization and readiness.
• Support camps, special events, and school‑break programming.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with children and families.
• Ability to lead high-energy, engaging classes with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Passion for child development, fitness, and education.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to KidStrong’s mission and values.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing class needs or schedules.
• Experience in coaching, teaching, or youth leadership (preferred but not required).
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter that just gets a job done .

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.