Coach

Benefits:

Youth Development Experience

Coaching Experience

Positive, Supportive Environment

Training & development

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 Meridian 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.

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 - Noon 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!

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 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

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!

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.