KidStrong Coach

KidStrong East 63rd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Fun and energetic work environment

Job summary

KidStrong East 63rd is seeking an energetic and passionate KidStrong Children's Coach to engage with kids ages 12 months to 11 years. This role involves coaching physical and cognitive development in a fun environment while interacting with parents and maintaining clean facilities. If you're excited about making an impact on children's lives, join our team!

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology and exercise techniques is preferred.
• Prior experience coaching kids ages 1-11.

Responsibilities

• Coach children ages 12 months to 11 years in class sizes of 6 to 15.
• Ensure classes start and end on schedule, and maintain a fun and motivational demeanor.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff, maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPR certified

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping kids grow? Do you love creating fun and engaging experiences for children? If so, KidStrong wants you to join our team as a KidStrong Coach! As a Coach, you'll play a crucial role in delivering our dynamic curriculum and making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

KidStrong is a kids training program that builds strong, confident and high-character kids. We help kids win at life by developing a strong body, mind and character through weekly 45-minute classes led by our expert coaches. We also offer camp when school is out and birthday parties!

We're opening a new location on 63rd and 1st and looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

KidStrong Children's 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!

The KidStrong Children's 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 physical, cognitive and character development that stems from the evolving weekly 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 afternoons about 3:30pm-7:30pm, and weekends are typically from 9 am through 1:30 pm.
• Additional hours with birthday parties and camps.
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs.

KidStrong Children's 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 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
• 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 to receive training for next month's curriculum
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the KidStrong Director
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Camp - special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example Winter Break, Summer Break)
• Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

KidStrong Children's Coach Qualifications:

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
• CPR certified
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills