Edge Kids Coach (CL)

The Edge Fitness Clubs•Crystal Lake, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Edge Kids Programming along with Coach's attention, enthusiasm and creativity sets the Edge apart. Edge Kids provides an active, upbeat and motivating atmosphere where Fitness Meets Fun! This role involves moving, grooving, and playing with children aged 12 weeks to 12 years utilizing our exciting Edge Kids program of activities. The coach is expected to provide outstanding member experience and customer service, with a primary focus on creating a fun and positive environment for the children.

Requirements

Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
Demonstrates a "roll up the sleeves" mentality
Must have a passion for working with kids
Positive and enthusiastic
Committed to training and ongoing personal development
Can demonstrate excellent class management skills
Must have a good work ethic; be reliable, on time and dependable
Experience in working with children required
CRP certified a plus
First Aid certified a plus
Epi Pen certified a plus
Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon; maintains confidentiality with sensitive information; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one's behavior on others.
Safety: Places high value on workplace safety of self and others; maintains a clean environment. Identifies potential hazards and pursues corrective actions; follows established safety policies and procedures.
Communication Skills: Conveys information accurately, concisely and compellingly to a variety of audiences and adapts communication methods based on situation.
Teamwork: Actively participates and fosters an environment that sustains a collaborative approach to working with others.
Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. The ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.
Conflict Management: Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict.

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth programming/activities desired
Experience in exercise science and/or fitness desired

Responsibilities

Move, Groove and play with children aged 12 weeks -12 years utilizing our exciting Edge Kids program of activities.
Provide outstanding member experience and customer service
Smiling is your favorite! And you like to make others smile as well
Support and articulate Edge Kids mission
Adhere to Edge Kids Policies and Procedures
Greet parents and check in children to Edge Kids in a professional and friendly manner
Be energetic, enthusiastic and motivated
Engage and instruct children in age appropriate games and activities according to provided program of activities.
Support fellow staff in all areas of the Edge Fitness Clubs
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Be comfortable with children ages 12 weeks through 12 years
Keep room neat, clean and sanitary