Kids Coach

Skilz for Kids; Palm Beach Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to helping children become stronger, smarter, and more confident! As a KidStrong Childrens Coach, you will engage with kids and their parents, teaching essential skills through a fun and interactive curriculum. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children aged 12 months to 11 years, focusing on brain, physical, and character development. With flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment, you will thrive in a position that celebrates the joy of coaching and mentoring young minds. If you are passionate about child development and enjoy being in the spotlight, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Fun Team Environment

Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities

Impactful Work with Children

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is essential.
• CPR certified and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coach children aged 12 months to 11 years using the KidStrong curriculum.
• Maintain a fun, motivational, and professional class environment.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and curriculum.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Interpersonal Communication

Knowledge of Physiology

CPR Certification

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Experience with Children

Pediatric OT/PT Experience

Tools

KS Coach’s App

Job description

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 Palm Beach Gardens 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!

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.
• 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.
• 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 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).
• Obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team.

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!

Interested? Apply Today!