Lead Coach

KidStrong Reno; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

KidStrong Reno is seeking a Lead Coach to guide youth development focused on brain, physical, and character skills. This role involves maintaining center operations while coaching students aged walking to 11 years. Responsibilities include overseeing daily activities, maintaining relationships with families, and fostering a coaching culture.

Ideal candidates will have an athletic or coaching background and be CPR certified. The position offers employee benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or coaching kids ages 15 months-11 years.
• Strong communication skills with parents/guardians.
• Complete training through LearnUpon as required.

Responsibilities

• Coach students with a focus on brain, physical, and character development.
• Build and maintain relationships with families.
• Oversee center initiatives and ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Athletic or coaching background

CPR certified

Intermediate knowledge of physiology

Practical work experience with Google and Microsoft platforms

Education

Achieve Coach Certification

Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT

Tools

ZenPlanner

LearnUpon

Job description

Job Title

KidStrong Lead Coach

Location

KidStrong West Nashville

Reports To

General Manager

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Compensation

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

Center Operations

• Understand the center’s key KPIs and financials to make informed and responsible business decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with KidStrong families to align with our core values and provide exceptional customer service.
• Oversee center initiatives such as maintenance, training, and brand consistency.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center.
• Schedule typically includes 4 weekdays and 1 weekend shift, with specific hours dependent on the needs of the center.
• Communicate any coach schedule changes using appropriate scheduling and communication platforms.
• Sell and schedule events such as camps and parties to maximize center profitability.

Sales

• Maintain flawless lead management by conducting call drives to new and existing leads in the Center’s CRM tool.
• Finalize sales and bookings that are generated through the online self-sign-up flow.
• Source and attend local events to increase brand awareness and drive incremental leads and memberships.

Leadership

• Foster a coaching culture – see something, say something.
• Continuously assess and document coaches based on the KidStrong Coach DNA profile and class quality.
• Partner with the General Manager on onboarding, managing, training, and evaluating coaching candidates.
• Manage and support the ongoing professional development of staff through LearnUpon.
• Communicate professionally with co‑workers in Slack and Email, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.

Coaching

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum focusing on brain, physical, and character development for ages ranging from walking to 11 years old.
• Understand the “why” behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide attendance, awards, etc.
• Work in a physically intensive environment, covering multiple miles in a shift and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ensure student safety through proper technique with kids.
• Approximately 5–10 coaching hours per week.

Skills & Qualifications

• Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 15 months–11 years; passion for working with children is non‑negotiable.
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics.
• Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required.
• Previous experience in management is preferred but not required.
• Practical work experience with Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Experience with systems such as ZenPlanner, LearnUpon, CareerPlug, and ADP is preferred but not required.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
• CPR certified.

Sphere of Interaction

The Lead Coach will be a leader and mentor so communication and interpersonal skills are important. The Lead Coach will work closely with center team members and families, and will also interact with leadership and KidStrong, Inc. HQ team members.

Competencies

High Standards

• Establishes and holds high standards.

Natural Leader

• Creates and embodies KidStrong culture.
• Takes initiative.

Leads by Example

• Sets tone through actions.

Passionate

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

Command Presence

• Upholds KidStrong Values; creates a vision for others.

Teacher

• Communicate and ensure the 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.
• Present 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 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!

Company Overview

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

Our People

• Want to work with great people.
• Want personal and professional growth.
• Want to make an impact.