Childrens Coach

KidStrong Southeast PA•West Chester, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

KidStrong is a child development training center that helps parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic children from the time they begin walking through age 11. Its science-based, parent-focused curriculum supports brain, physical, and character development. KidStrong Southeast PA is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic coach to work with children and parents and contribute to their development. The coach teaches the evolving monthly curriculum, explains its purpose to parents and guardians, and leads classes for children approximately 12 months to 11 years old. Classes generally take place on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the evenings until 7 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. through approximately noon. Scheduling may be flexible depending on studio needs, with additional hours potentially available through private parties. The role is physically intensive and includes hands-on coaching, equipment handling, and maintaining the center. Prior pediatric OT/PT experience is a plus but is not required.

Requirements

Passion for working with children.
Athletic or coaching experience; experience coaching children ages 12 months to 11 years is preferred.
Prior experience speaking to and educating parents about the KidStrong curriculum.
Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
CPR certified.
Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
Self-starter who takes initiative to complete work.
Comfortable speaking with parents and guardians about the rationale behind the curriculum.
Able to work in a physically intensive environment, potentially covering multiple miles during a shift and lifting or repeatedly moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Comfortable working hands-on with children to support technique and safety.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a pediatric occupational therapist or physical therapist (OT/PT).
Prior experience coaching children in the appropriate KidStrong age range.

Responsibilities

Coach classes of 6 to 15 children, ranging from approximately 12 months to 11 years old.
Teach the KidStrong curriculum provided by the HQ programming team.
Ensure classes start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate curriculum pace.
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 center cleanliness, 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 parent records, including attendance and awards.
Communicate professionally with coworkers through Slack, including periodically checking messages when away from the center.
Complete required training through FranConnect and obtain certified status through the HQ Training and Certification 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, including special classes held when local schools are not operating, such as during winter and summer breaks.