Childrens Coach

About KidStrong

KidStrong is dedicated to empowering parents to nurture stronger, smarter, and more athletic children from walking age up to 11 years old. The organization accelerates milestones by helping parents uncover their child's unique strengths and prepare them to confidently navigate social environments and excel academically, ultimately setting kids up for lifelong success.

Role Overview

KidStrong Southeast PA is rapidly expanding and seeks a passionate and energetic Childrens Coach to engage both children and their parents, making a meaningful impact through athletic and developmental coaching.

Position Benefits

• Be part of a lively, professional team that enjoys their work.
• Coach children to positively influence their growth and development.
• Educate parents on fostering smarter, stronger, and more confident kids.
• Flexible scheduling options including part-time and full-time roles.

Role and Schedule Details

• Ideal candidates will have athletic or coaching experience, particularly with children aged 12 months to 11 years.
• Coaching focuses on brain, physical, and character development guided by an evolving monthly curriculum.
• Comfortable communicating with parents/guardians about the curriculum's purpose and benefits.
• Classes generally occur on weekdays from 9 AM to 11 AM and evenings until 7 PM; weekends run from 8 AM to noon.
• Flexible work hours depending on studio needs, with opportunities to increase hours through private coaching events.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead classes ranging from 6 to 15 children, ages 12 months to 11 years.
• Implement the KidStrong curriculum accurately and maintain class timing and pace.
• Welcome students and their parents or guardians individually at the start of each session.
• Maintain an engaging, motivating, and professional atmosphere during classes.
• Demonstrate and manage various exercises safely and effectively.
• Ensure cleanliness of the facility including the lobby, bathrooms, and floors—perform tasks like trash removal, sweeping, mopping, equipment wiping, and mat sanitization.
• Utilize the KS Coach’s App to document class data and share progress with parents.
• Communicate professionally with staff using Slack and check messages regularly when off-site.
• Complete required training and certification through FranConnect as directed by headquarters.
• Operate in a physically demanding environment involving moving around the class and lifting equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Provide hands-on guidance to ensure children's safety and proper technique.
• Assist parents of children under three years old with class flow and direction.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings for curriculum training and additional required meetings.
• Manage Coach KidStrong Academy sessions during school off-periods such as winter and summer breaks.
• Achieve certified status through the HQ Training and Certification program.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children is essential.
• Preferably prior coaching experience with children within the specified age range.
• Experience discussing and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum.
• Intermediate understanding of physiology, exercise methods, and body mechanics.
• CPR certification is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills that are positive and motivating.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Comfortable being in the spotlight and engaging with groups.

Compensation

The role offers hourly pay ranging from $15 to $24.

Additional Information

KidStrong is a private training center that focuses on comprehensive child development through a science-based, parent-focused curriculum delivered by professionals. This franchise location is independently owned and operated. Applications are handled directly by the franchise management, and all employment inquiries should be directed to the local franchise office rather than the corporate office.