KidStrong Coach

KidStrong East 63rd•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KidStrong is a kids training program that builds strong, confident and high-character kids. We help kids win at life by developing a strong body, mind and character through weekly 45-minute classes led by our expert coaches. We also offer camp when school is out and birthday parties! We're opening a new location on 63rd and 1st and looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals 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!
Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred
Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics
CPR certified
Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

athletic or coaching experience
experience coaching kids ages 12 months to 11 years old
comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding “the why” behind the KidStrong curriculum

Responsibilities

Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 12 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 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 Camp - 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