Lead Coach

ZIPPY SQUIRRELS

Bellevue, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Benchmarking, Best Practices, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, First Aid, Fitness, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Logistics, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Physiology, Program Planning, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sports, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum

LOCATION

Bellevue, WA

POSTED

14 days ago

Benefits:

Free uniforms
Paid time off
Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Leadership role
Flexible hours
Great pay
Valuable work experience
Increased social opportunities

Job Summary
The Lead Coach is the primary instructor responsible for delivering fun, high‑quality sessions. This role oversees class execution, ensures safety, mentors assistant coaches, and creates an environment where kids build confidence, strength, and a love for movement. The position calls for an energetic, organized leader who can inspire both kids and staff.

Responsibilities

1. Class Leadership & Elite Instruction

Primary Instruction: Lead engaging fitness classes for children ages 3–12 with unmatched enthusiasm and professionalism.
Technique Mastery: Demonstrate proper form, technique, and safe movement patterns flawlessly.
Curriculum Delivery: Deliver structured lesson plans dynamically, adapting activities on the fly to suit different ages, skill levels, and group dynamics.
Engagement: Keep kids focused, motivated, and supported using positive reinforcement and inclusive coaching strategies.
Class Management: Command the room by managing class flow, transitions, and activity stations for smooth, seamless sessions.

2. Team Leadership & Staff Development

Mentorship: Act as the direct mentor and guide for Assistant Coaches during sessions, modeling excellent coaching behaviors.
Delegation: Delegate tasks effectively, including equipment setup, cleanup, and targeted instructional assistance.
Feedback: Provide constructive, real-time feedback to assistant staff to support their professional growth and ensure coaching consistency.
Onboarding: Help train new coaches on curriculum execution, safety standards, and the core Zippy Squirrels philosophy.

3. Safety, Supervision & Behavior Management

Risk Management: Ensure all classes strictly adhere to company safety protocols and youth fitness best practices.
Vigilance: Monitor equipment integrity, facility spacing, and child behavior to maintain a zero-accident environment.
Positive Discipline: Address behavioral challenges calmly and constructively, using positive discipline and redirection strategies.
Incident Response: Respond to minor injuries or incidents immediately, providing care and completing all required documentation accurately.

4. Program Execution & Quality Control

Brand Standards: Guarantee that every class meets the high-quality benchmarks, structure, and energetic standards of the Zippy Squirrels brand.
Curriculum Development: Assist management in developing, testing, or refining lesson plans, themes, and class formats.
Operational Support: Support scheduling, program planning, and overall operational logistics as directed by management.

Qualifications

Experience leading youth fitness, sports, or group activity programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and group‑management skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire children in a high‑energy setting.
Knowledge of basic fitness principles and safe movement patterns.
CPR/First Aid certification required.
NASM or ACE Certification preferred but not required
Knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is preferred but not required
Reliable, organized, and confident in managing groups of children.

Lead Coach

ZIPPY SQUIRRELS

Bellevue, WA

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ZIPPY SQUIRRELS

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