Full-Time Coach

KidStrong Woodbridge • Woodbridge, VA

10h • $19 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends running the playground and raising their hands high in the classroom. In other words… kids who will win at life! KidStrong Woodbridge is rapidly growing, and we're looking for talented, enthusiastic Coaches who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Self-starter who just gets a job done
• If you enjoy the spotlight, this position was meant for you!

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus but not required!

Responsibilities

• Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 6 months old to 11 years old
• Teach the KidStrong curriculum as provided by the HQ programming team
• Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum
• Greet students as well as the parent(s)/guardian(s) individually prior to and at the beginning of class
• Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading the class
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various exercises
• Ensure cleanliness of the center, including the lobby, bathrooms, and blue floors - this includes taking out the trash, sweeping and mopping, wiping down equipment, and sanitizing the mat at the end of a shift
• Effectively use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide records of data for parents (attendance, awards, etc.)
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, our company messaging system, including periodic checks of messages when not in the centers
• Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift, moving through class, lifting, and repeatedly moving equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be comfortable working "hands-on" with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
• Assist parents of students ages three and younger with the direction and flow of a class
• Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month's curriculum
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the KidStrong Director
• Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy - special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (for example, Winter Break, Summer Break)
• Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team
• Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month’s curriculum

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Joining a workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and professional team that loves what they do!
• Coaching and mentoring children to make an impact on their lives!
• Teaching parents how to make their children smarter, stronger, and more confident!
• Having flexibility for a part-time or full-time schedule

What This Job Offers

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