Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development
A KidStrong Coach is the heartbeat of our center, delivering engaging and effective classes to kids from crawling babies to kids 11 years old. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about working with children and can maintain a fun, high-energy environment while ensuring safety and developmental progress.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
COACHING
Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development approximately 24 hours a week.
Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
Understand the "why" behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
Coach classes for students with age groups ranging from walking to 11 years old.
Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
Maintain dynamic, fun, and motivation. and professional demeanor when leading the class.
Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.
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 physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
Assisting parents of students, ages 4 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the GM and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the GM.
Learn and manage KidStrong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example: Winter Break and Summer Break).
LEADERSHIP
Connect with families of the center and find ways to proactively keep them engaged with KidStrong. Foster the mentality that we don't want Families to Leave KidStrong, doing all you can to retain Families.
CENTER OPERATIONS
Build and maintain relationships with KidStrong families to align with our core values.
Assist in the execution of community events as necessary.
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center.
Provide excellent customer service to families and handle their needs when in the center.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Required
Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching and mentoring
Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics
Self-starter who just gets the job done
Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
CPR certified (willing to attain)
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Preferred
Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 6 months - 11 years old
Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT
Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum
DNA/COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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
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
Presents 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 of 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!
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.