Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, DNA, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mentoring, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Slack, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
A KidStrong Coach is the heartbeat of our center, delivering engaging and effective classes to kids from walking age up to 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 3 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
- Complete virtual training as required by the GM and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
- Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the GM.
LEADERSHIP
- Connect with families of the center and find ways to proactively keep them engaged with KidStrong.
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:
- Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
- Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages 15 months - 11 years old
- Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding a variety of topics
- Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
- Self-starter who just gets the job done
- Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching and mentoring
Sphere of Interaction
A KidStrong Coach will work closely with center team members and families.
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!
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