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IMMEDIATE OPENING!!
Do you have a love of sports and fitness and enjoy working with children? If so, this job is the perfect fit for you. YOU GET PAID TO PLAY!!!! Be a part of Kidokinetics((link removed)), a fitness and sports program for young children ages (2-12years). We introduce variety of sports to kids in a FUN and non- competitive way teaching children the fundamentals of ALL sports.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: To get kids in Chicagoland West area to move by having fun through our sports enrichment classes, camps, and special events. So you see, we have an important job to do, through our fun programming, we help kids to get an early start to an active lifestyle. We focus on the 50-70% of kids who never really get serious about a single sport, you know, the ones who just want to have fun!
To be successful in this role, you must have a strong love for children & teaching children. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young childrens lives through sports. Please respond ONLY if you have experience teaching or coaching preschool or elementary children. List your related experience(s) in your resume and/or cover letter.
Kidokinetics of Chicagoland West offers a fun evidence-based sports enrichment program for children ages 2-12 with an emphasis on physical education, physical activity, and physical literacy with a twist of Fun! We positively impacts children's lives in the North West Metro Atlanta with programming that has The F.U.N. Factor: Fundamental, Understandable, and Noncompetitive
The requirement for the youth coach will be throughout the year with the option to increasing hours to full time position, as business grows. We are looking for someone to start coaching by January and all throughout the year.
The Instructor/coach is responsible for implementing the Kidokinetics curriculum, 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. The coach assumes the role of coach, friend and guide. Ultimately it is the coachs responsibility to carry out the mission of Kidokinetics: helping children enhance coordination, concentration, and fine/gross motor skills in a fun and non-competitive environment. Pay will be commensurate with experience and any existing credentials from sanctioned governing bodies of sports or nationally accredited institutions.
WHAT YOU GET:
- $19.0-$25.0 per hour starting pay
- A Generous Gas Stipend
- Seasonal bonuses
- Flexible scheduling (Part-Time & Full Time roles available)
- Career opportunities
- Robust training program
- Curriculum and equipment provided
- Great company culture
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Passion for youth, physical activity, physical literacy, and sports
- A great personality with high energy levels
- Genuine passion for working with kids
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license or state ID
- Ability to pass a background check
- High School diploma
- Monday-Saturday Availability
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
- Safely coach classes of up to 10-12 children ages 2yo -12 yo
- Implement our plug & play curriculum
- Arrive on time to your locations and provide a positive customer experience to faculty, families, and students
- Clean and organize equipment
- Manage your class rosters
Growth Prospects: Ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with children who will be able to coach initially. As we grow and expand in the area, they will have an option to transition to more of a managerial/leadership role handling more of the day to day operations, marketing, scheduling, social media, networking and continuing to grow the business. We are looking for someone who will take initiative, is self-motivated and willing to work hard as we increase Kidokinetics presence in the Chicagoland West area.
Additional requirements: Valid drivers license. must undergo a background check, including criminal record and child abuse clearance, to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and considered for employment.
OUR CULTURE:
Kidokinetics of North Chicago is part of a national franchise brand that is 26 years old but our culture is young, playful, and fun. We small yet impactful team that focuses on cultivating leaders on every level of our organization. Although were in the play business, were serious about how we handle our business.
OUR 5-STAR CORE VALUES:
Being a member of Kidokinetics of North Chicago means being a 5-star player on a 5-star team in a 5-star plug & play system that produces 5-star experiences. Heres what we believe:
- We are Purposeful Players: We believe in doing everything on purpose so we do them for the right reasons, at the right times, and in the right way.
- We are Professional Players: We believe that we are high-performers and role models so showing up completely prepared in mind, body and spirit our standard.
- We are Progressive Players: We believe in making should happen, so we value
- progress over perfection and we graduate to greatness.
- We are Positive Players: We believe that we attract what we radiate so we radiate
- the good stuff.
- We are Persistent Players: We believe in persisting until we succeed, we don't quit
- and never give up.
If those values and this opportunity sound like the perfect role for you then wed love to talk to you. Email us your resume at chicagolandwest@kidokinetics.com or complete the application here.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How would you rate your energy levels from 1-10 and why?
Experience:
- Working with kids: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and willing to commute to different schools (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- Kindergarten
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Naperville, IL (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Naperville, IL: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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