KidStrong Coach / Youth Trainer / Kids Fitness

KidStrong Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate coaches who can inspire children and engage parents. This role involves coaching kids aged walking to 11 years, focusing on their brain, physical, and character development. With a flexible schedule and a supportive team environment, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives. If you have a background in coaching or athletics and a love for working with children, this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to building confident, future-ready kids.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Fun Team Environment

Coaching Experience

Impactful Work with Children

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is essential.
• Prior coaching experience with children preferred.
• Knowledge of physiology and exercise techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6 to 15 children aged 12 months to 11 years.
• Teach and manage the KidStrong curriculum effectively.
• Ensure a fun and motivational class environment.

Skills

Coaching Children

Interpersonal Communication

Exercise Techniques

Physiology Knowledge

Education

CPR Certification

Tools

KS Coach’s App

Job description

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends running the playground and raising their hands high in the classroom. In other words… kids who will win at life!

KidStrong Toledo is rapidly growing and we're looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

Click the link to see what we're all about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz6b70hoeFY

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!
• Having flexibility for a part-time or full-time schedule

THE ROLE & SCHEDULE

• We are looking for coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages walking to 11 years old
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from evolving monthly curriculum
• 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 evenings until 7 pm, and weekends are typically from 8 am through lunch/noon.
• Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on center needs.
• Coaching children during birthday parties, camp, and parent's night outs

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 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
• 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 3 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 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
• Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month’s curriculum

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
• If you enjoy the spotlight, this position was meant for you!