KidStrong Coach

KidStrong Reno; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Signing bonus

Training & development

Free KidStrong Tuition

Job summary

KidStrong Reno is seeking a passionate KidStrong Coach in Pittsburgh to lead classes focusing on brain, physical, and character development for children aged walking through 11 years. Responsibilities include coaching, maintaining class schedules, and engaging with parents regarding the KidStrong curriculum.

The ideal candidate has a love for working with children, along with previous coaching experience. The position offers a flexible schedule and is a physically intensive role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching students in the KidStrong age range is preferred.
• Experience in educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum is beneficial.
• Ability to work 'hands-on' with children for safety and technique.

Responsibilities

• Teach the KidStrong curriculum with up to 20 students per session.
• Maintain a clean and safe center environment.
• Effectively use the KS Coach’s App to track class data and communicate with parents.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Positive interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of physiology and body mechanics

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Free Kidstrong Tuition

Salary: $18-$20/hr + $250 signing bonus paid after 90 days.

Available schedule: MON-THURS 3:45 PM‑7:30 PM, SAT‑SUN* 8:45 AM‑2:00 PM.

Location: North Hills, Ross Township.

Role & Schedule

• Coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages walking to 11 years old.
• KidStrong Coach will focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from evolving monthly curriculum.
• Must be comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding the rationale behind the KidStrong curriculum.
• Classes typically run weekdays 4 PM‑8 PM and weekends 8 AM‑2 PM.
• 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.

Coach Responsibilities

• Two coaches working together with up to 20 students (10:1 student‑to‑coach ratio) with ages ranging from walking to 11 years old.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team.
• Ensure classes start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
• Greet students and parent(s)/guardian(s) individually prior to and at the 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 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 trainings 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.
• Be comfortable working "hands‑on" with kids to ensure proper technique and student safety.
• Assist parents of students ages 4 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 Director.
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy—special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (e.g., Winter Break, Summer Break).
• Obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team.

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.

KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain, physical, and character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science‑based curriculum that is parent‑focused and taught by professionals.

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.