The Edge Fitness Clubs LLC hiring Edge Kids Area Manager in Stratford, CT | LinkedIn (2024)

Life's short, work somewhere awesome!Our Edge Kids Programming along with Coach's attention, enthusiasm and creativity sets the Edge apart. Edge Kids provides an active, upbeat and motivating atmosphere where Fitness Meets Fun! If you have tons of energy, love kids, and love helping staff become their best, you may be the person we are looking for!

What We Expect From All Our Coaches...

• Move, Groove and have fun utilizing our exciting program of activities (don't worry, we'll teach you how!)
• Provide outstanding member experience and customer service
• Smiling is your favorite! And you like to make others smile as well!
• You MUST love kids -- and be excited to help them feel proud of their efforts and accomplishments
• Helping co-workers go from good to great!

What We Expect From Our Area Lead...

• The Area Lead works with our GMs and Area Directors, and is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Edge Kids program is executed to the high standards established by the Edge Fitness Clubs, in every class, every day.
• The person in this position spends about 60% of their time teaching every day, with the balance devoted to day-to-day operations and to build a top-notch team committed to providing outstanding member experience every day.
• Know and understand the Edge Kids philosophy and program, and can communicate information correctly, clearly, and professionally to parents.
• Train all new hires for the company, both in Edge Kids and the club as well
• Run GREAT kid's activities that are high energy and FUN!
• Perform other administrative duties not listed here

You'll fit in here if...

• You enjoy being a goofball and love giving high-5's
• Kids really like you, and their parents do too!
• You live to serve! Making others feel good makes you feel good too
• Good mood is your middle name
• You work hard, play hard! You love to have fun, but know when there's work to do
• You are looking to make a difference in kid's lives. Taking pride in yourself and workplace is where we start.
• You have above-average energy and people often refer to you as the Energizer Bunny

You will think your job is awesome because...

• Kids will walk out of Edge Kids more confident than when they walked in
• We take fun pretty seriously, but we also take the role you play in a child's life seriously too.
• This may not be your career, but we are going to train you like it is, and with the rapid growth around the country you might find us wherever your journeys take you where the Edge could be a part of supporting those adventures.
• You'll get your steps in and close all your activity rings and have fun doing it!
• We offer a flexible schedule to fit in with your life

General Club Responsibilities

• Support and articulate Edge Kids mission
• Adhere to Edge Kids Policies and Procedures
• Greet parents and check in children to Edge Kids in a professional and friendly manner
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Engage and instruct children in age appropriate games and activities according to provided program of activities.
• Support fellow staff in all areas of the Edge Fitness Clubs
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Be comfortable with children ages 12 weeks through 12 years
• Keep room neat, clean and sanitary
• Work within clubs and community outreach events
• Working some split shifts and occasional weekend days are required
• Interviewing staff with the understanding of the Edge Kids standards
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts as well as call-outs and events
• Coach and train staff

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work Full time
• Ability to work flexible hours -- Some nights and weekends are required.
• Demonstrates a "roll up the sleeves" mentality
• Must have a passion for working with kids
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Committed to training and ongoing personal development and the development of your team
• Can demonstrate excellent class management skills
• Must have a good work ethic; be reliable, on time and dependable
• Must pass a criminal background check

Education & Experience

• Has history of leadership and people management of functional teams including proven success in leading, coaching and motivating teams
• Experience in youth programming desired
• Experience in exercise science desired
• Experience in working with children required

Certifications

• CRP certified a plus
• First Aid certified a plus
• Epi Pen certified a plus

Physical Demands

• Bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, balancing
• Aerobic activity
• Sustained physical exertion
• High energy
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in child care environment in a health club and occasion office work is necessary. The position will interact with children, Edge coaches and supervisors and members on a daily.

TravelThere is some travel in this position. The employee may be asked to travel locally to other clubs or to corporate for meetings.

Position Type & Expected Hours Of WorkThis is a part time nonexempt position with varied hours based on the needs of the business. Occasional evening, weekend and split shift work will be required as job duties demand.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position oversees the full breadth of offered programs, ensuring that the extremely high standards of The Edge Fitness Clubs are adhered to in every class, every day. Most Area Leads spend approximately 60 percent of their time teaching classes and the balance of their time doing administrative duties as well as overseeing supervisors and managing programs. This position reports to the General Manager of the club.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES!Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled