Childrens Coach

KidStrong Summerville • Greenville, SC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

KidStrong Summerville is seeking an enthusiastic Childrens Coach to lead classes for children from approximately 12 months through 11 years old. The coach delivers KidStrong’s evolving monthly curriculum, supporting children’s brain, physical, and character development, and helps parents and guardians understand the purpose of the curriculum. The role involves working hands-on with children, maintaining a safe and engaging class environment, and communicating professionally with families and colleagues.

Classes are typically held on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the evenings until 7 p.m., as well as on weekends from 8 a.m. through lunch or noon. Scheduling may be flexible based on studio needs, with additional hours potentially available through private parties. The position can be part-time or full-time. Coaches also help maintain the center, complete required training, and may lead special classes during local school breaks.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
• CPR certification.
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a physically intensive environment, including moving through classes for multiple miles in a shift and repeatedly lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort working hands-on with children to support proper technique and safety.
• Ability to communicate professionally with parents and guardians about the curriculum.
• Self-starter who gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience coaching students in the KidStrong age range.
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents about the KidStrong curriculum.
• Athletic or coaching experience.
• Experience coaching children ages 12 months to 11 years old.
• Prior experience as a pediatric occupational or physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Coach classes of 6 to 15 children, ranging from approximately 12 months to 11 years old.
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum provided by the headquarters programming team.
• Keep classes on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of the curriculum.
• Greet students and their parents or guardians before and at the beginning of class.
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor while leading classes.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of exercises.
• Maintain cleanliness of the center, including the lobby, bathrooms, and blue floors; take out trash, sweep and mop, wipe down equipment, and sanitize mats at the end of a shift.
• Use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide parents with records such as attendance and awards.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers through Slack and periodically check messages when away from the center.
• Complete training through FranConnect as required by the headquarters Training and Certification team and obtain certified status from that team.
• Work hands-on with children to support proper technique and student safety.
• Assist parents of students ages three and younger with the direction and flow of class.
• Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to train on the next month’s curriculum and attend other mandatory staff meetings as required by the KidStrong Director.
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy special classes held when local schools are not operating, such as during winter or summer break.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Training and development
• Flexible schedule
• Fun, energetic, and professional team environment
• Opportunity to make an impact by coaching and mentoring children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed