KidStrong Coach/Coach for Kids/Fitness Instructor for Kids

KidStrong Conshohocken; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

KidStrong Conshohocken seeks energetic coaches to lead 45-minute classes for ages 12 months through 11 years. You’ll deliver the KidStrong curriculum, maintain a fun, professional presence, and help kids build confidence while engaging families.

Ideal candidates have at least two years working with children in structured settings, experience leading groups, and comfort communicating progress to parents. Evening/weekend availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working with children in structured settings.
• At least one year leading group activities for kids and managing transitions.
• Experience communicating progress with parents or caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes of 6-15 children aged 12 months to 11 years, using the provided curriculum.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, professional presence and ensure safety and progression.
• Greet families, learn names, celebrate milestones, and communicate progress clearly.
• Assist with center upkeep, events, and occasional lead roles during camps or special days.
• Attend staff meetings and training to develop coaching skills.

Skills

Coaching experience with children

Group leadership

Parent communication

Reliability and teamwork

Tools

Slack

Coach App

Job description

Help Kids Build Confidence That Lasts Beyond Class

The best part of this job? Watching a child accomplish something they didn't think they could and knowing you helped them get there.

At KidStrong, we help kids win at life. Our science-based curriculum develops brain, body, and character through engaging, 45-minute classes for children from walking through age 11. Our coaches help kids try new things, overcome challenges, celebrate progress, and believe in themselves.

We're looking for energetic, dependable coaches who love working with children, connect naturally with families, and make every class a great experience. If you bring a strong coaching presence, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we want to meet you.

What Makes a Great KidStrong Coach?

To be considered, you must have:

• At least a minimum of two years of relevant experience working with children in a structured setting, such as youth coaching, teaching, physical education, gymnastics, martial arts, youth fitness, or camp programming.
• At least one year of experience leading group activities for children, including giving instructions, managing transitions, maintaining engagement, and addressing challenging behavior. This may overlap with your two years of relevant experience.
• Experience communicating directly with parents or caregivers about a child's progress, participation, or behavior.

What You’ll Do

Lead classes that make an impact.

• Coach groups of 6-15 children, with age groups ranging from approximately 12 months through 11 years.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum provided by the HQ programming team, supporting physical, cognitive, and character development.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivating, and professional presence throughout class.
• Demonstrate exercises, guide proper technique, and provide appropriate hand-on support to keep children safe and progressing.
• Review programming in advance, follow the curriculum's intended pace, and ensure classes start and finish on time.

Build relationships with children and families.

• Greet each child and their parent or guardian individually before or at the beginning of class.
• Learn names, recognize effort, celebrate milestones, and help every child feel included.
• Explain the purpose behind activities and communicate children's progress confidently and clearly.
• Help parents of children ages three and younger understand their role and follow the flow of class.
• Use the KidStrong Coach's App to record attendance, awards, and other class data, and provide accurate progress information for families.

Take pride in your team and center.

• Help maintain a clean, welcoming center, including the lobby, bathrooms, equipment, and blue floors.
• Complete shift cleaning duties, including taking out trash, sweeping, mopping, wiping down equipment, and sanitizing mats.
• Communicate professionally with teammates in person and through Slack, including periodic message checks between scheduled shifts as part of paid work time.
• Support birthday parties, Parents' Night Out events, and other center activities as scheduled.
• Learn to lead KidStrong Camps during school breaks, including winter and summer breaks.

Keep developing your coaching skills.

• Obtain coach certification through the KidStrong HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend monthly staff programming meetings to prepare for the upcoming curriculum.
• Participate in additional required staff meetings and ongoing paid training.
• Apply feedback, share ideas, and support your fellow coaches.

You don't need to arrive knowing our curriculum. You do need to bring:

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• High energy and the confidence to lead groups of children and engage their parents.
• A warm, positive communication style that motivates and encourages.
• Reliability, preparation, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to give and receive feedback.
• Evening and/or weekend availability.
• CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain it before leading classes.
• Comfort working in a physically active environment, including demonstrating exercises, moving throughout classes for multiple miles during a shift, and repeatedly lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort providing appropriate hand-on guidance to support children's technique and safety.

Required Experience & Qualifications

We're looking for experienced coaches who can confidently lead a class, connect with families, and take ownership of a safe, engaging learning environment.

Experience that stands out: Coaching children, teaching, youth sports, gymnastics, fitness instruction, camp counseling, physical education, or child development. Experience coaching children ages 1-11; a background in child development, education, exercise science, or a related field; and experience mentoring coaches or leading a team. Tell us how your background would help you connect with kids and make a difference.