Childrens Coach

About the Role

KidStrong Paradise Valley is expanding quickly and is seeking an energetic, confident Children’s Coach who enjoys working with kids and parents alike. The role is centered on helping children build brain, physical, and character skills through a structured monthly curriculum, while also explaining the reasoning behind the program to families.

KidStrong is a private child development training center serving children from walking age through 11 years old. The program is science-based, parent-focused, and delivered by trained professionals with the goal of helping kids become more confident, athletic, and prepared for school and life.

Benefits

• Discounts for employees
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary snacks and food
• Provided uniforms
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Training and development support

Perks of the Role

• Work with a lively, collaborative, and professional team.
• Make a real difference by coaching and mentoring children.
• Help parents support their children’s growth in confidence, strength, and intelligence.
• Enjoy scheduling flexibility, with both part-time and full-time style hours depending on studio needs.

Schedule

Classes usually take place on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and during evenings until 7:00 PM. Weekend sessions generally run from 8:00 AM through around noon. There may also be additional hours available through private party coaching. The role may require work during school breaks through special academy classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of about 6 to 15 children ranging from roughly 12 months to 11 years old.
• Deliver the KidStrong curriculum exactly as provided by the headquarters programming team.
• Keep classes on time and maintain the intended pace of each lesson.
• Welcome children and their parents or guardians personally before and at the start of class.
• Create a high-energy, encouraging, and polished classroom atmosphere.
• Demonstrate exercises and supervise their correct execution.
• Maintain the facility’s cleanliness, including the lobby, bathrooms, blue floors, equipment, and mats, and handle trash, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing at the end of shifts.
• Use the coach app to log attendance, awards, and other class data for families.
• Stay in professional communication with teammates through the company messaging system and check messages regularly when away from the center.
• Complete all required training and certification through the company’s training platform.
• Work in a physically demanding environment that may involve covering multiple miles in a shift and moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Provide hands-on support to children to maintain safety and correct technique.
• Assist parents of children age three and under with class flow and direction.
• Attend monthly programming meetings and any additional required staff meetings.
• Learn and support special holiday or school-break programming as needed.

Requirements

• A strong passion for working with children is essential.
• Background in athletics or coaching is preferred, especially with children in the 12 months to 11 years age range.
• Experience speaking with parents and explaining curriculum concepts is preferred.
• Working knowledge of physiology, exercise methods, and body mechanics is desired.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Strong communication skills that are positive, motivating, and professional are needed.
• Self-driven and able to complete tasks independently.
• Comfortable being in the spotlight and leading groups.
• Prior pediatric occupational therapy or physical therapy experience is helpful but not mandatory.

Additional Information

This is a franchise-operated location. Applications and hiring decisions are handled by the local franchise management team rather than corporate headquarters.

Compensation: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Who Can Apply

Candidates who are enthusiastic about child development, enjoy coaching, and can work in an active, hands-on environment are a strong fit for this role.