KidStrong Coach

KidStrong South Denver•Highlands Ranch, CO

20d

About The Position

KidStrong Coaches deliver a science-based, whole-child development curriculum for children from crawling age through 11 in engaging, high-energy 45-minute classes. The role focuses on developing children’s brain, physical abilities, and character, while making classes enjoyable, safe, and meaningful for children and families. Coaches demonstrate movements, support proper technique and progress, and build relationships with children and their parents or caregivers. They explain the purpose of the curriculum and help parents understand class activities and their child’s progress. Coaches also support center operations by recording attendance, awards, and student data in the KidStrong Coach App; communicating professionally with teammates in person and through Slack; reviewing weekly programming; completing certifications and ongoing training; and following systems for accurate member records and positive trial and member experiences. The position may also support camps during school breaks, parties, and PNO events. The role is part-time, with a minimum availability of 12 hours per week and classes or events that may take place evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours per week.

Requirements

Genuine passion for working with children.
High energy, strong presence, and ability to engage and manage a room of children and parents.
Positive, motivating communication style and comfort speaking with children and caregivers.
Availability for at least 12 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain it before the first class.
Ability to be physically active, cover miles on the floor, demonstrate movements, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds per shift.

Nice To Haves

Athletic or coaching background, ideally working with children from crawling age through 11.
Experience in physical education, child development, athletic training, pediatric occupational or physical therapy, or a related field.
Comfort having conversations with parents about their child’s progress.

Responsibilities

Deliver KidStrong’s curriculum to children from crawling age through 11 in engaging, high-energy 45-minute classes.
Develop children’s brain, physical abilities, and character in each session, not only athletic skills.
Physically demonstrate movements, support proper technique, and help keep children safe and progressing.
Build authentic relationships with children and families before, during, and after class by counting with and mentoring them.
Guide parents through the flow of class and explain the purpose of the curriculum clearly and confidently.
Use the KidStrong Coach App to record attendance, awards, and student data.
Communicate professionally with the team in person and through Slack.
Review weekly programming to prepare for classes in advance.
Complete required certifications and ongoing training.
Support KidStrong Camps during winter, spring, and summer school breaks.
Support KidStrong parties and PNO events.
Use required systems and processes to maintain accurate member information and provide positive trial and member experiences.