Childrens Coach

Overview

Kid Strong North Scottsdale 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. Kid Strong helps parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids and accelerates milestones for children through age 11, with a focus on brain, physical, and character development.

• 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

• We are looking for a coach with athletic or coaching experience who ideally has experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old.
• 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 Kid Strong curriculum.
• Our classes run on weekdays, typically 9 am – 11 am and evenings until 7 pm, and weekends typically from 8 am through 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 class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups ranging from roughly 12 months old to 11 years old.
• Teach the Kid Strong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team.
• Ensure classes 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.
• Maintain cleanliness of the center, including lobby, bathrooms, and floors; assist with cleaning duties and sanitizing equipment at the end of shifts.
• 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 Fran Connect as required by the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Work in a physically intensive environment where coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift and move equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Be comfortable working hands-on with kids to ensure proper technique and 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 Kid Strong Director.
• Learn and manage Coach Kid Strong 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.

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate Kid Strong age is preferred.
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the Kid Strong 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!