KidStrong / BabyStrong Coach - NYC

KidStrong Soho•New York, NY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the KidStrong SoHo team as a BabyStrong Coach! A BabyStrong Coach is a mentor and educator dedicated to supporting babies (from birth to approximately 2 years old) and their caregivers through the most critical early years of development. Our coaches lead engaging, research-based classes that focus on physical, cognitive, sensory, and social-emotional milestones. Through guided movement, structured play, and caregiver education, BabyStrong Coaches help families build confidence while supporting each child’s developmental journey. This role is ideal for high-energy individuals passionate about early childhood development, infant milestones, and creating exceptional, lasting connections with families.

Requirements

Genuine passion for working with babies, toddlers, and parents is non-negotiable.
Experience in early childhood education, child development, pediatric therapy, infant fitness/recreation, nursing, or early childhood teaching is highly preferred.
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; highly comfortable engaging with parents and caregivers about child development.
Dynamic, positive, upbeat, and professional coaching presence with the confidence to lead groups and facilitate parent participation.
Ability to work in an active environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting/repositioning equipment up to 25 lbs.
Current CPR Certification required prior to the start date.
Background check required.
Must be available for weekday morning classes and weekend shifts.
Minimum commitment of 6 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education, child development, pediatric therapy, infant fitness/recreation, nursing, or early childhood teaching is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver High-Energy Classes: Lead BabyStrong classes using KidStrong’s proprietary curriculum focused on developmental milestones, sensory exploration, purposeful movement, and caregiver education.
Master the Curriculum: Understand the "why" behind the BabyStrong curriculum and confidently communicate early developmental concepts and techniques to parents and caregivers.
Guide Milestones: Demonstrate and assist caregivers with proper age-appropriate techniques for tummy time, gross/fine motor movement, sensory play, and milestone progression.
Maintain Class Dynamic: Create positive, energetic, and supportive interactions with families before, during, and after class, ensuring classes start and end on schedule while maintaining an excellent flow.
Utilize Technology: Use the KidStrong Coaches App to track attendance, record milestones, and maintain accurate class logs.
Certification & Training: Complete BabyStrong Coach Training and Evaluations with the General Manager, as well as ongoing coursework through KidStrong University / LearnUpon.
Team Communication: Communicate professionally with coworkers, management, and families, maintaining active communication via company channels (Slack).
Staff Participation: Attend and participate in monthly center staff programming meetings, training sessions, and center initiatives as required by management.
Community Engagement: Help foster an inclusive, welcoming, and vibrant community for all participating families, driving family engagement and retention.