KidStrong Coach

Skilz for Kids; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant and energetic center dedicated to empowering children! As a KidStrong Coach, you will play a pivotal role in coaching kids aged 12 months to 11 years, helping them develop their physical, cognitive, and character skills through a dynamic curriculum. You will engage with families, provide essential feedback, and create a supportive environment where children thrive. This role offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to balance your passion for coaching with your personal life. Join a team that is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families, and be part of a fun and fulfilling workplace that values growth and development.

Benefits

Company parties

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible work schedule

Fun team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6 to 15 children, ages 12 months to 11 years.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum and ensure classes run on schedule.
• Maintain a fun, motivational, and professional demeanor.

Skills

Coaching children

Interpersonal communication

Physiology knowledge

CPR certification

Positive motivation

Education

Experience coaching kids

Pediatric OT/PT experience

Tools

KS Coach's App

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• 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!

KidStrong Edmonds is opening soon 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.

PERKS!

• 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 ROLE & SCHEDULE

• We are looking for coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages walking to 11 years old.
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from evolving monthly curriculum.
• Ideal candidates must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind the KidStrong curriculum.
• Our classes run typically weekdays 9am -11am and evenings 3pm until 7 pm, and weekends are typically from 8am through 3:30pm.
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on center 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!

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 beginning of class.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading class.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various exercises.
• Ensure cleanliness of the center.
• 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.
• Complete trainings as directed.
• 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 3 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 KidStrong Management.
• (Optional) Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Camp - special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break, Summer Break).

JOB 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!

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but will be mentoring so communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Sphere of Interaction: Coaches will work closely with center leadership, families, and members of the HQ team.

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.