Coach

KidStrong Meridian

Coach

Meridian, ID
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 -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!

    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.