Youth Coach / Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer / Physical Educati

KidStrong of Macleod Trail; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Join a fun and energetic team

Impact children's lives

Job summary

A dynamic children's coaching organization in West Chester seeks a passionate KidStrong Children's Coach to work with ages 12 months to 11 years. Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring children, teaching the KidStrong curriculum, and engaging with parents. The ideal candidate should have prior coaching experience, be CPR certified, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers flexibility for part-time or full-time schedules and provides an opportunity to positively influence children's development and self-confidence.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Self-starter who gets the job done.

Responsibilities

• Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups from 12 months to 11 years.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by HQ.
• Manage class schedule and dynamics.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the center.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Positive interpersonal communication skills

Coaching experience with kids

Intermediate knowledge of physiology

CPR certified

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 Southeast PA is rapidly growing, and we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic Childrens Coach who is passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

KidStrong Childrens 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

KidStrong Childrens Coach - Role and Schedule Details:

• We are looking for a coach with athletic or coaching experience who ideally has experience coaching kids ages 12 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 Childrens 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 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 centers
• Complete training 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 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 Childrens 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
• 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!

Interested? Apply Today!