Part-Time Coach

KidStrong; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free uniforms

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

KidStrong in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a dynamic Coach to support brain, physical, and character development for children from 6 months through 11 years. You will lead age-appropriate activities, guide parents about the curriculum, and ensure safe, engaging sessions throughout the day.

Ideal candidates are passionate about children, have coaching experience with kids, and can communicate effectively with guardians. Part-time or full-time options provide flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children
• Prior experience coaching kids is preferred
• Experience speaking with and educating parents about curriculum
• Good knowledge of exercise techniques and safety for kids
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• 18 years or older

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6–15 children aged 6 months to 11 years.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum provided by HQ
• Maintain class pace and ensure on-schedule starts/ends
• Greet students and guardians at class start
• Maintain a fun, engaging, and professional demeanor
• Demonstrate and supervise exercises for safety and technique
• Keep center clean and sanitized, including lobby and bathrooms
• Use KS Coach App to record attendance and awards for parents
• Communicate with team via Slack and check messages regularly
• Work in a physically active environment and move equipment (up to 25 lbs)
• Assist parents of younger children with class flow
• Attend monthly staff meetings for curriculum updates
• Learn and manage special classes when schools are closed
• Obtain HQ training/certification status
• Attend staff meetings for upcoming curriculum

Skills

Child engagement

Coaching kids

Communication with parents

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

KS Coach 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!

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement

KidStrong Coach Perks And Benefits

• 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 KidStrong Coach - Role And Schedule Details

• We are looking for coaches with athletic or coaching experience who ideally have experience coaching kids ages 6 months to 11 years old.
• KidStrong Coach would focus on coaching children on brain, physical, and character development that stems from the evolving monthly curriculum
• The 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 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!

Kidstrong Coach Responsibilities

• Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 6 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 the beginning of class
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading the 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 the centers
• 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 three 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 the KidStrong Director
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy - 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

KidStrong Coach 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
• 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!
• Must be 18 or older

Our People

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

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.

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

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.