KidStrong Coach

KidStrong Mississippi; Gluckstadt (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Fun, energetic team

Mentoring children

Job summary

KidStrong Mississippi is seeking part-time coaches to lead developmentally appropriate classes for children from walking age to 11 years old. Coaches will guide cognitive, physical, and character growth aligned with the weekly curriculum and will interact with parents to explain the program’s philosophy.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience with kids, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Weekday evenings, weekends, and private events offer additional hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Experience coaching students within the KidStrong age range preferred.
• Experience speaking to and educating parents on KidStrong curriculum.
• Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Positive, motivating interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter who gets the job done.
• Comfortable in the spotlight.

Responsibilities

• Coach children aged walking to 11 years old across cognitive, physical, and character development.
• Explain the rationale behind KidStrong curriculum to parents/guardians.
• Follow the evolving weekly curriculum and schedule coaching hours.
• Increase hours through private parties and camps when available.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR certified

Physiology knowledge

Exercise technique

Body mechanics

Strong communication

Parental education

Self-starter

Public speaking

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

What is KidStrong?

KidStrong is a science-based kids training program that builds strong, confident, high-character kids. We do this in weekly, 45 minute developmentally-appropriate classes. Each class includes unique science-based fitness games led by highly trained, kid-focused coaches.

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

Role & Schedule

We are looking for individuals with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages walking - 11 years old. The KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on cognitive, physical and character development that stems from evolving weekly curriculum. The ideal candidate must also be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind KidStrong curriculum. Our classes run weekdays 9am-11am and evenings until 7pm. On weekends we start at 9AM and run through lunch time. 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!

Current Shift Openings:

Candidate must be available to work some of all of the following shifts to be considered:

• Weekday evenings: 3:45pm-7:30pm
• Saturday: 8:45am-1:30pm, 3:30-5:30pm (as needed for parties), 5:30pm-7:30pm (as needed for parties)
• Sunday: 8:45am-1:15

This position is Part-Time. Most part-time coaches coach 10 - 20 hours a week, sometimes more depending on the time of year and class schedule.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older
• 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 KidStrong curriculum
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, 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!