Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Are you looking for a workplace where you can be part of a fun, energetic, and professional team that loves what they do? Our Libertyville location is rapidly growing and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives! If you enjoy working with children, making children smarter & stronger, and working with an amazing team, then let’s talk!

WHAT IS KIDSTRONG?

At KidStrong, we help parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic kids. Our centers focus on the brain, physical and character development for ages walking through 11 years old. KidStrong is a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by our professional coaches!

KidStrong is rapidly growing and we're looking for talented, enthusiastic professionals who are passionate, energetic, and excited to engage with parents and kids and make an impact on their lives.

Check out this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz6b70hoeFY

OPEN ROLE

We are looking for coaches with an athletic or coaching background who ideally have experience coaching kids ages 14 mo-11 years old

Our classes run typically weekdays, 9 am - 11 am and evenings until 8 pm, and weekends are typically from 8 am through 2pm.

Opportunity for a flexible work schedule depending on studio needs.

Additional opportunity to increase scheduled hours through private party coaching hours, summer camp, parents night out, and field trips.

KidStrong Coach Responsibilities:

Coach class sizes of 6 to 15 children, age groups range from roughly 12 months old to 11 years old with 2 coaches per class

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

Complete training through LearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team

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

Must obtain certified status by the HQ Training and Certification team

Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to receive training for next month’s curriculum

KidStrong Coach Qualifications:

Passion for working with children is non-negotiable!

Prior experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred

Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum

Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics

CPR certified

Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills

Self-starter who just gets a job done

If you enjoy the spotlight, this position was meant for you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to KidStrong Corporate.