KidStrong Coach Mansfield TX

KidStrong; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training and certification provided

Job summary

KidStrong, Inc. is seeking a passionate KidStrong DFW Coach in Mansfield, TX. This role involves leading high-quality coaching sessions and engaging with children aged 15 months to 11 years. Candidates must have a love for working with kids, solid interpersonal skills, and maintain a positive environment. Responsibilities include curriculum delivery, planning, and maintaining student safety while promoting a fun atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology and exercise technique.
• Comfortable speaking with parents/guardians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum focused on Brain, Physical, and Character development.
• Maintain a fun, motivational, and professional demeanor in class.
• Coach students ages 15 months to 11 years old.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Passion for working with children

Adaptability

Education

CPR certified

Job description

Job Title: KidStrong DFW Coach

Center: LOCATION

Reports To: Center Manager, LOCATION

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Travel: None
Compensation: Hourly

KidStrong Coaches are the best of the best and lead the way in bringing our science based curriculum to KidStrong Families through high caliber and engaging coaching. Coaches help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident in making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. Coaches develop kids who will win at life by following our milestone accelerator curriculum, living the KidStrong and KidStrong Coach DNA, and committing to contributing quality work both to our Families and the greater KidStrong Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COACHING

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development up to 24 hours a week.
• Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Understand the “why” behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
• Coach classes for students with age groups ranging from roughly 15 months-old to 11 years-old.
• Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
• Maintain dynamic, fun, motivational. and professional demeanor when leading class.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
• Coaches must have availability of a minimum of 6 hours per week.
• Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
• Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lift and repeatedly move equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
• Assisting parents of students, ages 3 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
• Lead monthly center staff programming meetings where staff receive training for the following months programming.
• Complete trainings throughLearnUpon as required by the Head Coach and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the Head Coach.
• Learn and manage KidStrong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (example: Winter Break, Summer Break)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
• Athletic or coaching background; ideally with experience coaching kids ages walking to 11
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding variety of topics
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required
• Positive, motivating public speaking and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to schedule
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics
• CPR certified
• Self-starter who just gets the job done
• Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching, and mentoring

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.

DNA / Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Passionate

• Stays focused on the KidStrong Goals.
• Goal oriented and high performing.

Command Presence

• Upholds KidStrong Values; creates vision for others.

Teacher

• Communicate and ensure transfer of knowledge.

Professional

• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Treats others with respect and consideration
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Follows through on commitments.

Performer

• Engaging, Fun, Likable
• High Energy, Clear & Easy to Understand

Mentor

• Develops and nurtures relationships
• Focuses on developing self and others

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Develops realistic action plans.
• Sets goals and objectives
• Uses time efficiently
• Plans for additional resources
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Responds well to questions; Listens and gets clarification
• Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively;Edits work for spelling and grammar
• Varies writing style to meet needs
• Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

Coachable/Low Ego Mindset

• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Encourages exploring of different perspectives to reach common goals and objectives
• Has a growth mindset; Sees every opportunity as one to learn from.

Adaptability

• Comfortable calling an audible; continuing or adjusting the play after the audible is called.
• Embraces innovation and a quickly-changing landscape. Best Idea Wins!