KidStrong Childrens Coach Part Time Flexible

kidstrongcareers; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

KidStrong in Knoxville is seeking a Children's Coach to engage with parents and kids, delivering brain, physical, and character development per our evolving curriculum.

The role supports a flexible schedule, with part-time or full-time options. Training and certification are provided on the clock, and you will mentor children to build confidence and ability.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with kids and parents.
• Self-starter who gets the job done.
• Open to coach certification provided by us.

Responsibilities

• Coach classes for 6–15 children aged 12 months to 11 years.
• Follow the KidStrong curriculum and HQ instructions.
• Start/end classes on schedule and maintain class pace.
• Greet families and partners before and after class.
• Keep the center clean and safe, including equipment handling.

Skills

Childcare passion

Communication

Self-motivation

Coachable

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• 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!

Knoxville Kidstrong is finally here and we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Children's Coach who is passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

KidStrong Childrens Coach Must Have Qualifications:

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• 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!
• Teachable! (we will get you a coach certification)
• Must be able to work in a physical environment

KidStrong Coach Qualifications We Will Help You Obtain:

• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
• CPR certified

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:

• Ideally we are looking for a coach with athletic or coaching experience who has experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old, however if you have the "must haves" above.
• 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
• 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 and camp 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
• Sense of urgency: 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 (iPad) to record class data and provide records of data for parents (attendance, awards, etc.)
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and peers
• Complete paid training 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 for curriculum training and additional mandatory sessions as required by the GM
• Help run Coach KidStrong Camp - 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 (we provide this training on the clock)