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).

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.

Skills

• Pasionate
• Goal oriented and high performing
• Command Presence
• Teacher
• Professional
• Engaging, Fun, Likable
• High Energy, Clear & Easy to Understand
• Mentor
• Planning/Organizing
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Coachable/Low Ego Mindset

Benefits

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

KidStrong is a private child development training center focused on brain, physical & character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals.