KidStrong Coach - Creve Coeur
About The Position
KidStrong coaches teach a science-based curriculum focused on brain, physical, and character development for children from walking age through 11 years old. Coaches engage with children and their parents at KidStrong training centers, helping parents build stronger, smarter, and more athletic kids. The role is suited to candidates with an athletic or coaching background; experience with children ages 15 months to 8 years or pediatric occupational or physical therapy experience is ideal. Classes are scheduled on weekdays, typically from 3:30/3:45 p.m. to 7:45/8:00 p.m., and on weekends, typically from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Weekday mid-morning opportunities and later weekend afternoon shifts may also be available. Work schedules are flexible depending on studio needs, and additional scheduled hours may be available through private class coaching. Candidates selected to start as soon as possible receive online and practical on-the-job training. Pay increases are available after passing coach certification and completing additional training.
Requirements
- Experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age group.
- Experience talking to and educating parents about the curriculum.
- Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
- CPR certification.
- Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a self-starter and get tasks done.
Nice To Haves
- Athletic or coaching background.
- Experience coaching children ages 15 months to 8 years old.
- Pediatric occupational therapy or physical therapy experience.
Responsibilities
- Coach children in the appropriate KidStrong age group.
- Teach KidStrong’s curriculum focused on children’s brain, physical, and character development.
- Talk with and educate parents about the curriculum.
- Engage positively with children and parents during classes.
- Complete online and practical on-the-job training and pursue coach certification.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Pay increases available after passing coach certification and completing additional training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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