Spring & Summer Coach - Edmonton, Canada - Fitset Ninja

Fitset Ninja

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Looking for a fun spring/summer job working with an amazing team, helping kids build their athletic and mental fitness? Fitset Ninja is looking for enthusiastic, engaging coaches to lead our spring and summer programming Do you love working with kids and have a passion for physical activity? Join our team

What's Ninja?
Ninja is short for ninja obstacle course racing. It is similar to what you see on the show American Ninja Warrior.

If you haven't trained in ninja before, don't worry We can teach you If you bring an athletic background we have full confidence you can lead kids through their ninja training.

What Does Our Staff Say About Fitset?
"The team is amazing Lots of energy and a chance to build real friendships."

"The kids are super fun to work with. They love getting to experience ninja and seeing them grow in the sport has been really rewarding."

"I love the staff social events. My supervisor genuinely cares about me and this role has helped me develop skills to use in the future."

"I appreciate the openness to new ideas and feedback. The leadership team is accessible and I have felt supported during my time here."

What Will You Be Doing?
Over May & June, our coaches bring our Mobile Obstacle Course directly to students. This is a full day program for grades Kindergarten to 9.

This role requires both the set up and take down of equipment, and delivery of a full day of high-energy programming for up to 300 students.

Our camps run in July & August for kids ages 5-12 years old.

Camp coaches are responsible for delivering fun, inclusive, engaging programming for campers that develops their skills and gets them excited to continue their development in the sport of ninja.

Join the Fitset Ninja Team
Fitset Ninja is a training facility that offers ninja obstacle course racing, tricking and parkour programming. We have locations in both Edmonton and Calgary, AB. We are an innovative, goal-oriented company with a vision to bring our movement training mainstream, with locations across Canada.

We are committed to inspiring people to unleash their full potential.

This includes our customers and employees We are dedicated to creating an environment where our people can achieve their personal and professional goals.

Who You Are

LOVES working with children and athletes
Well organized
Able to follow procedures
Excellent leadership abilities
Energetic & positive
FUN
Willing to give and receive feedback
Strong work ethic
Trustworthy
Respectful
Excellent communication skills
Customerfocused
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Motivating, encouraging, and inspiring to peers, guests, and community

Roles & Responsibilities

School Programming Coach

Setup and takedown of our mobile obstacle course equipment in school gymnasiums or fields
Facilitate engaging obstacle course programming for Kindergarten to Grade 9 students
Provide support and encouragement to students throughout the day
Build awareness of Fitset Ninja and its various programs amongst students and staff
Ensure the safe use of our equipment by participants
Provide clear instruction to students
Ensure that students are having fun
Answer staff and student questions professionally
Get students excited about the sport of ninja
Demonstrate the Fitset Ninja Mission and Values

Camp Coach

Ensure accurate checkin and checkout of campers, including the completion of waivers
Create daily camp activity plans with support, supervision and training from the camp coordinator
Collaborate with your camp coach team on how to best organize and execute the daily and weekly camp objectives and plans
Provide support and encouragement to campers
Mediate any conflicts that may arise between campers in your group
Ensure that all campers in your group are engaged, regardless of fitness level or prior ninja experience
Report any notable concerns or incidents to the camp coordinator
Communicate facility rules, safety protocols and the daily agenda to campers in a large group format
Address parent concerns effectively and in a professional manner
Facilitate daily camp activities, drills and the end of camp competition in collaboration with the other camp coaches and the camp coordinator
Provide weekly updates to the camp coordinator about what is going well within the camps, what is challenging and what can be improved upon
Ensure facility cleaning checklists are completed and documented
Be a positive role model for campers and always lead by example
Ensure that campers are having fun

Qualifications

Prior experience working with children & youth
Athletic experience
Valid Standard First Aid / CPR-C required within three months of hire date
Completed and cleared Police Record check with Vulnerable Sector Search completed prior to start date
Completion of the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Certificate wit