KidStrong Director

KidStrong is coming to Palm Beach Gardens! We are looking for a leader of our center who will lead our pre-sale and once open, foster a culture of learning and development for both their coaches and the families that attend the center. The Director is a talented, welcoming, and engaging leader who is focused on defining goals and delivering an exceptional experience for the kids, families, and team members. The goal of the Director is to develop and train their coaching team, build the culture of their center through interacting with families and managing center sales and operations, to deliver amazing classes and to HELP KIDS WIN AT LIFE.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
COACHING

• Coach students by delivering an evolving curriculum that focuses on Brain, Physical, and Character development for ages groups ranging from 15 months - 11 years-old minimum ~5-10 hours a week and on an as needed basis.
• Create positive interactions with students and families before, during, and after class.
• Maintain dynamic, fun, motivational. and professional demeanor when leading class
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 50 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.
• Lead monthly center staff programming meetings where staff receive training for the following months programming.
• Complete trainings throughLearnUpon as required by the HQ Training and Certification team.

LEADERSHIP

• Continuously assess and document performance of Coaches.
• Achieve Director Certification through HQ certification team
• Set and communicate Coach schedules using appropriate scheduling and communication platforms.
• Recruit, screen, interview, onboard, manage, train and evaluate coaching candidates.
• Monitor and ensure staffing levels are met while continually recruiting future talent.
• Ensure candidates complete all paperwork to be in compliance with company policy and law.
• Lead training practicals for new coaching candidates.
• Lead coaching candidates through the training process and required evaluations.
• Ensure coaching evaluations are up to date on a 30/60/90 model.
• Develop coaches through formal feedback sessions on a weekly basis.
• Manage and support ongoing professional development of staff through LearnUpon.
• Attend monthly HQ programming rollout to learn ensuing month's programming.
• Attend monthly HQ Nation Head Coaching call.
• Lead center level programming rollout and train staff on next month's programming.
• Attend weekly leadership meeting with Burlington's Area Developers's & leaders

CENTER OPERATIONS and SALES

• Basic understanding of the center's financials in order to make informed and responsible business decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with KidStrong families to align with our core values.
• Assist in the execution of community events as necessary.
• Oversee center level initiatives i.e. center maintenance, trainings, brand consistency etc.
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the center; quarterly support with upkeep of other centers in the KidStrong portfolio.
• Partner with center leaders on needs, KPIs, class ratings, and overall center performance, including weekly meetings with your center's operations specialist.
• Provide excellent customer service to families and handle their needs when in center.
• Manage center level employee issues and manage appropriate documentation
• Typical schedule includes 4 weekday afternoons and 1 weekend shifts with specific hours being dependent on the needs of the center.
• Learn and manage your center's KidStrong Camp - special classes held by centers when local schools are not operating (example: Winter Break, Summer Break, Spring Break and Holidays).
• Source, organize, and attend local grassroots marketing events to increase memberships and trials.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for working with children is non-negotiable
• Athletic or coaching background with experience working with or coaching kids ages ~12 months - 11 years old.
• Comfortable speaking to parents/guardians regarding variety of topics including child development.
• Prior experience as a pediatric OT/PT is a plus, but not required
• Previous experience in management is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with systems and platforms such as ZenPlanner, LearnUpon, CareerPlug, ADP, and FranConnect is preferred but not required
• Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on KidStrong curriculum is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics
• CPR certified (can obtain within 90 days of employment )
• Self-starter who gets the job done
• Enjoy the spotlight, excel in coaching, and mentoring

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will supervise all Coaches. The Director will be a leader and mentor so communication and interpersonal skills are important.
Sphere of Interaction
The Director will work closely with center team members and families. The director will also be a part of KidStrong Broward and Palm Beach county, growing rapidly. The director will also be interacting with KidStrong, Inc. HQ team members.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00+ per year PLUS bonus.
Benefits: PTO, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, 401K
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.
OUR PEOPLE: Want to work with great people- Want personal and professional growth- Want to make an impact. 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.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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.
OUR PEOPLE:
- Want to work with great people
- Want personal and professional growth
- Want to make an impact
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.