Coach - Youth Health & Fitness

KidStrong Meridian

Coach - Youth Health & Fitness

Meridian, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Youth Development Experience

    Coaching Experience

    Positive, Supportive Environment

    Training & development

    Free food & snacks

    Who is KidStrong? KidStrong is a science-based child development program designed to help kids Win at Life. We provide a strategic combination of physical, mental, and character-building activities that accelerate child development milestones. Our curriculum is built on three core pillars—Strong Character, Strong Body, and Strong Mind—delivered through age-based classes for children from infant to 11 years old. We aren't just a gym; we are a support system where kids develop self-confidence and learn emotional regulation, critical thinking, and teamwork while building physical skills.

    Direct Accountability for Programming Success As a KidStrong Coach, you are directly accountable for the successful delivery of our science-based curriculum. You are the 'Class Commander,' responsible for the safety, timing, and high-energy execution of every session. Success in this role is not passive; you are measured by your ability to command the floor, precisely implement programming, and ensure every family feels the impact of the KidStrong experience. You take ownership of the room and are the primary driver of member growth and retention.

    Commitment to Effort & Attitude We require a 'Low Ego' mindset and 100% effort every single day. At KidStrong, we expect you to lead by example, bringing a professional and infectious attitude to everything from floor coaching to center maintenance. You must be comfortable 'calling an audible' when a class dynamic shifts, ensuring the high standards of the brand are never compromised. You put the success of the kids and the team above your own interests, showing up with the energy required to inspire the next generation.

    Dedication to Self-Development Stagnation is the enemy of excellence. You are expected to be a perpetual student of our craft, committing to ongoing Coach Certification and technical mastery. You must be highly coachable—actively seeking, welcoming, and implementing feedback from your leaders and peers. Your commitment to self-development ensures you are always leveling up your skills, enabling you to eventually mentor others and climb the KidStrong ladder. If you are not growing, you are not coaching.

    Who You Are

    • You are confident, energetic, outgoing, and have a passion for working with kids and their development.
    • You have an athletic and/or coaching background.
    • You are accountable to quality work and effort and committed to continuous improvement and self-development.
    • You have experience working directly with children and families in a fast-paced environment
    • You are CPR & 1st Aid certified or will obtain certification at your own expense within 30 days of hire.

    Schedule

    Classes: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:30pm

    Classes: Monday - Wednesday 4:00pm - 7:30pm

    Classes: Thursday - Friday 4:00p - 6:30p

    Classes: Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 1:30pm.

    Parties: Saturday - Sunday 2:00p - 6:00p (as booked by families)

    Camps: School Days Out 9:00a -2:30p

    Parents Night Out: Fridays 5:00p - 8:00p (2nd and 4th of the month)

    Coaching at KidStrong is performance-based. Scheduling is structured to ensure the highest performers deliver programming to kids and families.

    Responsibilities

    Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from infants to 11 years old

    Lead classes via the KidStrong programming 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 programming

    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 both in-person and utilized systems including regular monitoring of messages when not in centers

    Complete trainings through KidStrong University as required

    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 regular center staff meetings scheduled outside of program hours.

    KidStrong Meridian 208-775-7272 (Call or Text) meridian@kidstrong.com 2325 E Fairview Ave, Suite 130 Meridian, ID 83642

    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.