Children's sports coach

Title1: Preschool/Elementary School Children Sports & Fitness PE Instructor/Coach

*** Please respond ONLY if you have experience teaching or coaching preschool or elementary children (ages 2-8yrs old) AND looking for YEAR ROUND position. Our current need is 3-5 pm on Weekdays and eventually this role can scale to more hours. List your related experience(s) in your resume and/or cover letter.***

IMMEDIATE OPENING If you love children, sports, and fitness, this is a fun position for you

Be a part of Kidokinetics ), a fitness and sports program for kids ages (2-10years). To be successful in this role, you must have a strong love for coaching young children.

The Instructor/coach is responsible for implementing the Kidokinetics curriculum/lesson plans, ensuring each child has a positive and successful Kidokinetics experience, and is responsible for the well-being of each student who attends a Kidokinetics class. Ultimately it is the coach's responsibility to carry out the mission of Kidokinetics: helping children enhance coordination, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and gross motor skills in a fun and non-competitive environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The coach reports directly to the Kidokinetics GM/Director/Head Coach of the location

What it Takes

• Previous experience working with children aged 2 years - 10 years
• Must pass a background finger printing test & drug test per State Child Care guidelines
• Possess a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Classes are held at various locations also you will be networking with prospective locations & traveling to meet with them so dependable transportation is a must.
• Must be able to carry & transport sports equipment that is 15-20 lbs.
• Must be physically able to lead the children in activities like running & jumping, plus ground stretches including push-ups and sit-up
• Has played sports recreationally or through a school team
• Has coached sports (volunteer or paid)
• Being on time. That means early. Every day.
• Carrying heavy equipment bags. Every day.
• Sweating through your clothes. Every day.
• Memorizing 100's of children's names. Every season.
• Greeting every child to the field with a smile, and every family, and every school director with a positive attitude, no matter what else has happened that day.
• Being responsible, and doing what you said you would, and being accountable to yourself, your team, and the All-Stars in your care. Every day.
• Sacrifice. Hard work. Discipline. Commitment. Every day.
• Leaving excuses at the door. Owning your work. Every day.
• Your best effort. Every day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lessons, games, events, activities, and classes in accordance with the guidelines of Kidokinetics Inc.
• Partners with the GM/Director in scheduling of classes
• Subs/ subbing as necessary
• Assisting in managing current clients
• Abides by the safety guidelines of Kidokinetics Inc. at all times
• Conducts classes in an enthusiastic, nurturing manner
• Arrives to each class prior to start times
• Arrives to each class prepared with the appropriate lesson plans, equipment, supplies, and other materials
• Set up a sign and/or banner for display at the location
• Takes care of equipment and supplies
• Monitors the temperature of classrooms and facilities (if applicable)
• Makes every effort to connect one-on-one with each child
• Is a good role model for young children physically, emotionally, and socially
• Works as part of a team
• Provides an environment of acceptance that supports and respects cultural differences
• Sets clear, consistent limits, has realistic expectations, and uses positive methods of child guidance
• Provides opportunities for each child to develop feelings of competence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude toward physical activity and learning
• Participates in training to improve skills and professional competencies
• Serves as a good role model—physically, emotionally, and socially— for the children, teachers and attending parents.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU

Work Locations: Multiple location in Orange County - Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Orange, Westminster etc.

Please submit your resume by email to

About Kidokinetics:

Kidokinetics is an exciting and unique mobile sports program developed to provide children with the opportunity to improve their fitness, while developing their coordination and self-confidence. The program teaches the basic skills of various sports with a focus on developing motor skills in a fun and non-competitive environment. Kidokinetics also offers birthday parties, camp, and enrichment programs. Our mission is to help children develop lasting self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.

The program is offered at various locations (daycares, preschools, elementary schools, after-school program locations, community centers and residential homes) and classes are structured and age-appropriate for children ages 2 years to 10-years. The classes are high energy and most importantly fun for children, and the coaches

Check out more about Kidokinetics:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road