The team that brought KidStrong to Ontario is onto their second location!

We started our journey a little over a year ago in Burlington: https://www.instagram.com/kidstrong_burlington/?hl=en https://www.kidstrong.com

Join us as a Coach to help us grow Vaughan into the next amazing Ontario centre!

A KidStrong coach is a mentor who focuses on developing kids' physical, mental, and emotional skills through fun and engaging activities. Our Coaches teach programs that promote confidence, teamwork, and resilience, helping children build strength, coordination, and leadership abilities. Our Coaches work with kids in group settings, using exercises and challenges designed by KidStrong Headquarters to teach life skills while also fostering a love for movement and activity.

The goal is to empower kids to become strong, healthy, and capable, both inside and out.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development up to 24 hours a week.
- Complete Coach Training and Evaluation with GM.
- Understand the “why” behind the KidStrong curriculum and be able to clearly and concisely communicate it.
- Coach classes for students with age groups ranging from roughly 15 months-old to 11 years-old.
- Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
- Maintain dynamic, fun, motivational. and professional demeanour 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 centres.
- Coaches must have availability of a minimum of 6 hours per week.
- Must be able to ensure classes both start and end on schedule and follow the appropriate pace of curriculum.




- Must be able to work in a physically intensive environment - coaches may cover multiple miles in a shift moving through class, lift and repeatedly move equipment up to 25 pounds in weight.
- Must be comfortable physically working with kids to ensure proper technique and ensure student safety.
- Assisting parents of students, ages 3 and younger, with the direction and flow of a class.
- Complete trainings through LearnUpon as required by the GM and/or HQ Training and Certification team.
- Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the GM.
- Learn and manage KidStrong Camps 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 with experience working with or coaching kids ages 14 months - 11 years old
- Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding variety of topics
- Self-starter who just gets the job done
- 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
- Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Self-starter who just gets the job done
- Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching, and mentoring

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: $17.95-$20.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):
- Are you located in the Vaughan area?
- What makes you a outstanding fit to coach at KidStrong?
- Have you completed high school or obtained an equivalent diploma (i.e. GED)?
- Are you available beyond the summer season? This is not a summer job
- Do you have availability to work both Saturday and Sunday if required?

Experience:
- children: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 KidStrong Coach (Concord)
🏢 KidStrong Vaughan
📍 Concord