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About the Role

Impact Kids is seeking experienced individuals to teach and instruct youth running and fitness programs. The ideal candidate will have a high-energy, positive approach and a genuine desire to impact young children's lives through running, movement, and healthy habits. This role involves providing constructive feedback, implementing company curriculum, and fostering a fun, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise students, providing running and fitness coaching and instruction.
Ensure a safe and fun learning environment.
Serve as a positive role model for students.
Provide daily running and fitness instruction/coaching to students aged 4-18 with varying ability levels.
Teach proper running form, warm-ups, stretching, pacing, and breathing techniques.
Lead fun, age-appropriate fitness activities including running games, relays, agility drills, and bodyweight exercises.
Build student endurance gradually and safely, adapting activities for all fitness levels.
Teach the basics of healthy habits, including hydration, rest, and the benefits of staying active.
Observe and assess student performance, track progress, and provide feedback.
Plan and supervise safe running areas, ensuring student visibility and accountability.
Monitor weather conditions and adjust activity intensity as needed.
Manage student behavior, health, safety, and personal development.
Ensure the safety of students and team members.
Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
Utilize effective classroom management skills to create an inclusive environment.
Collaborate with fellow Activity Specialists on daily responsibilities.
Adhere to the Impact Kids Code of Conduct, company policies, and Core Values.
Travel as needed.
Work outdoors and in gyms in varied weather conditions.
Run alongside students and demonstrate running and exercise techniques.
Respond to emergency situations requiring running and climbing stairs.
Maintain good physical condition to execute all responsibilities.

Requirements

Possess a high energy, positive approach.
Genuine desire to impact young children's lives.
Active runner or fitness enthusiast.
Passionate about helping kids build endurance, confidence, and a lifelong love of being active.
Provide constructive feedback.
Implement company curriculum.
Be a team player.
Demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and parents.
Use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language.
Pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check (Live Scan).
Pass child abuse clearance.
Complete mandated reporter training.
Hold current CPR/First Aid certification.

Skills

Running instruction
Fitness coaching
Youth program instruction
Curriculum implementation
Communication
Classroom management
Team collaboration
CPR/First Aid
Physical fitness

Location

Nationwide (serving students at schools across the country)

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children (e.g., academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer).
Youth running, track, cross country, or fitness coaching experience.
Group fitness or personal training experience.
Competitive running experience at the high school or collegiate level (1-5 years minimum).

Education Level

Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

About the Company

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years.
Serves students at public and private schools across the country.
Offers before, during, and after school programs.