KidStrong Coach - Lexington, KY

Responsibilities

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development up to 24 hours a week.
• Achieve Coach Certification through the HQ Training and Certification team.
• Understand the “why” behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
• Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
• Maintain dynamic, fun, motivational, and professional demeanor when leading class.
• Demonstrate and manage the implementation of various programming and curriculum elements.
• Use the KS Coaches App to record data and provide data (attendance, awards, etc.).
• Communicate professionally with co-workers in Slack, including periodic checks of messages when not in centers.
• Assist parents of students, ages 3 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
• Lead monthly center staff programming meetings where staff receive training for the following months programming.
• Complete trainings through LearnUpon as required by the Head Coach and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
• Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the Head Coach.
• Learn and manage KidStrong Camps held by centers when local schools are not operating (example: Winter Break, Summer Break).

Skills/Qualifications

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable.
• Athletic or coaching background; ideally with experience coaching kids ages walking to 11.
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding variety of topics.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required.
• Positive, motivating public speaking and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to schedule.
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics.
• CPR certified.
• Self-starter who just gets the job done.
• Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching, and mentoring.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but will be mentoring so communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Sphere of Interaction

• Coaches will work closely with center leadership, families, and members of the HQ team.

DNA / Competencies

• Passionate: Stays focused on the KidStrong Goals. Goal oriented and high performing.
• Command Presence: Upholds KidStrong Values; creates vision for others.
• Teacher: Communicate and ensure transfer of knowledge.
• Professional: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Performer: Engaging, Fun, Likable. High Energy, Clear & Easy to Understand. Mentor: Develops and nurtures relationships. Focuses on developing self and others.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Develops realistic action plans. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Responds well to questions. Listens and gets clarification. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Writes in varied styles. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Coachable/Low Ego: Gives and welcomes feedback. Encourages exploring of different perspectives to reach common goals and objectives. Has a growth mindset. Sees every opportunity as one to learn from.
• Adaptability: Comfortable calling an audible. Embraces innovation and a quickly-changing landscape. Best Idea Wins!