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

Passion for Early Childhood: Genuine passion for working with babies, toddlers, and parents is non-negotiable.
Relevant Background: Experience in early childhood education, child development, pediatric therapy, infant fitness/recreation, nursing, or early childhood teaching is highly preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; highly comfortable engaging with parents and caregivers about child development.
Energy & Leadership: Dynamic, positive, upbeat, and professional coaching presence with the confidence to lead groups and facilitate parent participation.
Physical Capability: Ability to work in an active environment, including standing for extended periods and lifting/repositioning equipment up to 25 lbs.
Certifications: Current CPR Certification required prior to the start date. Background check required.

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.