Curriculum and Coach Development Specialist

Stronger Youth Brands•Middletown, PA

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About The Position

Stronger Youth Brands is seeking a full-time, temporary contract-to-hire Curriculum and Coach Development Specialist for an estimated six-month period to support the development of coach training and curriculum resources for a new basketball program. The specialist will serve as the program’s basketball subject matter expert and help create high-quality curriculum and coach-training resources for children ages 2–11 and the franchise community. The role supports consistency, quality, and innovation across programming delivered by the company’s global franchise community of more than 1,000 coaches and coach-trainers. The position combines curriculum development, coach education, training delivery, and administration of the curriculum learning management system (LMS). The specialist will collaborate with marketing, gather and apply feedback from franchisees, maintain training standards, and support franchise owners and their teams. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexible scheduling available. Some travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required for conferences, training events, and busy seasons. Flexible work-from-home options are available. The estimated contract period is November 2026 through June 2027, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent full-time position. The hourly contract rate is $35.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, coaching, or a related field.
Experience working with children ages 2–11 in a sports or enrichment setting.
At least 2 years of experience in curriculum design, planning, development, or integration.
At least 3 years of experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing coaches.
At least 3 years of public speaking, presentation, or facilitation experience.
Strong understanding of youth sports, physical development, and age-appropriate learning progression.
Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and project-management capabilities.
Customer-service mindset with professional, proactive communication skills.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative, relationship-focused approach to work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Passion for the Stronger Youth Brands mission and strong alignment with its core values.
Growth mindset and desire to continuously learn, improve, and help others succeed.
Physical ability to coach, including standing, running, jogging, jumping, and bending for up to an hour at a time.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
Must have or obtain required federal, provincial, or local clearances to work in schools and childcare facilities with children without supervision.

Responsibilities

Create and refine basketball curriculum for children ages 2–11.
Create session plans, diagrams, family resources, and other curriculum assets in collaboration with the marketing team.
Coordinate and record curriculum tutorial videos.
Collect, analyze, and integrate feedback from the franchise community.
Support the creation and development of coach-training methodologies and resources.
Conduct live in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online training.
Participate in operator trainings and other training events.
Develop trainings and presentations for regional and global conferences.
Support and maintain high coaching and coach-trainer standards.
Develop and support the use of coach evaluations and tools, including KPIs and metrics.
Update and administer the curriculum portal (LMS), maintaining, refreshing, and reorganizing content as needed.
Provide LMS administrative support to franchise owners and their teams, including access assistance and FAQs.
Act as the new program’s subject matter expert on curriculum and coach training.