01/01/2022
Edge Movement is looking to grow our team! We are seeking an athletic, energetic, and highly personable individual to coach parkour! PARKOUR EXPERIENCE NOT MANDATORY, but must have a desire to learn! Must LOVE and be able to demonstrate previous success working with kids.
The application link is at the bottom, but please read the full post before you apply to make sure we'd be a good fit for each other :) Even if this isn't for you, please tag or share with someone who you think would be a good fit!
Why hello there! Are you an awesome human being who loves working with kids? If you are still reading, I’m assuming that’s a YES, in which case, the world needs more people like you, you rock!
Oh, wait… are you here because you want to get paid to play with kids while also teaching them sick moves and important character values? What a coincidence, we can totally do that!
Are you not a professional parkour athlete? Not a problem, we can teach you everything you need to know! What we can’t teach you is how to have a passion for helping people and investing in their lives. You hold on to that awesome trait, and we’ll help you with the rest!
Before we get any further, allow us to introduce ourselves:
Who are we what is our mission:
Edge Movement is a small business that opened at the end of 2019. We believe in the power of positive mental and physical change through movement. Our goal is to grow an inclusive movement community that thrives off of a supportive atmosphere. We believe in the art of progression, not perfection. We are passionate coaches who have dedicated our lives to enriching the lives of every individual that interacts with us. edgemvmnt.com
If you don’t know what parkour is, here’s a definition for you:
What is Parkour?
Definition: A physical movement discipline in which practitioners train their bodies to overcome both physical and mental obstacles in a variety of environments either in general for recreation or in competitive sport parkour. Practitioners train to develop adaptability, creativity, and grit while responsibly assessing risks and striving to complete challenges.
Parkour builds off of the fundamentals of human movement (running, jumping, climbing, balancing, vaulting, and even flipping) to overcome obstacles efficiently and/or creatively.
Learning parkour improves overall athletic performance and is a great foundation for learning any other sport or discipline. Parkour develops a solid foundation for physical & mental learning, confidence, self-discipline, risk assessment & management, injury prevention, coordination, strength, mobility, body awareness, spatial awareness, and respect for oneself & others.
Who we are looking for:
First and foremost, a kind, outgoing individual who shows emotional consistency and who genuinely enjoys coaching kids!
An athletic individual who knows how to do parkour, or is willing to learn!
The candidate should be very open to constructive feedback and have a desire to
learn and grow as a coach.
Above all, excellent coaches are caring leaders. They have empathy and amazing communications skills. They are passionate about what they coach and live an active, healthy lifestyle. Coaches should understand the Edge Movement mission statement and be fully vested in supporting it. Technical skills are a definite asset, but they can easily be added to a friendly, passionate motivator. It’s much more difficult to add soft skills to a boring, cold tactician.
Great coaches at Edge Movement:
Are invested in the success of the business, as well as the growth of parkour.
Have a commitment to the students they are impacting.
Celebrate successes and make students feel like superstars.
Have effective communication styles. Speak directly about their needs to others rather than talking behind people’s backs or being passive-aggressive.
Fill the space with their presence such that a visitor immediately knows who is running the class.
Consider themselves “fitness professionals” whether they are full-time staff members or coach a few classes a week.
Never let clients see they’re having a bad day (it happens to all of us, but it’s important not to let pass it on to the students).
Live an active lifestyle and pursue professional development, not because they have to but because they want to.
Have the technical skills needed to help students move better and accomplish goals.
Absorb and act on constructive criticism, seeing it as an opportunity to improve.
A few things that are not required but would be a be a big plus:
Experience teaching or participation in gymnastics, tumbling, dance, martial arts, parkour, cheer, circus, or other similar disciplines.
More energy than you know what to do with.
A dog person. We have 2 dogs that spend a lot of time at the gym with us, and we just really love dogs!
A few things to expect day-to-day at your best job ever aka roles and tasks (Many of these can all be taught)
The candidate must be flexible to specific roles and tasks as these naturally adapt and change over time.
Adhere to all standards of behavior in the coaches manual.
Be personable and interact with all students and parents.
Demonstrate professionalism at all times.
If you are opening, follow the facility’s pre-class/opening checklist.
Prepare and implement group training strategies based on Edge Movement’s proprietary curriculum for students.
Manage general administrative tasks and set the tone for each session.
Prepare athletes for training.
Run the class.
Supervise the post-workout period.
If you are closing, follow the facility’s post-class/closing checklist.
Be familiar with Edge Movement policies and offerings and be able to pitch them to clients
Assist in promotional endeavors through group participation, public speaking, and delivery of promotional materials.
Pursue additional development.
Maintain all credentials and actively engage in learning, either through self-directed study or in consultation with the GM during quarterly reviews.
Operate and oversee the facility.
Provide general assistance in maintaining and tidying the facility.
Opportunities for growth within the company such as coach specialization, administration, management, and more, down the line, depending on personal interests and abilities.
In addition to regular class coaching & independent training supervision, opportunities for birthdays, camps, private lessons, external events, etc. will be available depending on personal interests and abilities.
And let’s not forget:
An innumerable amount of high fives and probably a few hugs
Smiles and laughs because as you probably know… kids say the darndest things ;D
Chatting with parents about the crazy things their kids did in class (the good kinda crazy)
Wrangling kids through fun stations and obstacle courses
Playing fun parkour/strength-based games
Encouraging a kid who feels down, scared, overwhelmed, or just tired and completely turning their day around
And getting to improve your parkour AND coaching skills all the while!
Benefits & Pay:
Probationary pay $15-18/hr commensurate with experience
Coaches pay $18-23/hr commensurate with experience.
4.5-9 coaching hours + additional hours with birthdays, camps, private lessons, and more!
Potential future opportunities may include: more coaching hours, if specializing in coaching, more hours through administration, marketing, management, or other specialty tasks depending on skills and interests.
Access to the gym and classes for free. Access outside of normal business hours is subject to pre-approval by the GM.
An opportunity to learn parkour and do what you love!
If you’re still feeling like this is up your alley, here’s a little more about the hiring process:
Hiring process:
In-person interview
Permission to run a background check
1 Day of Scheduled Class Shadowing (Unpaid)
Maximum 3-Month Probationary Position (Paid)
The decision for Hire!
We will have ongoing evaluations where we not only talk about ways to grow as a coach, and to grow the gym but also where we re-evaluate what your goals are so we can make sure we’re on track to help you achieve your life goals! We care about work-life balance and want to make sure you’re working and growing towards the things that make you happy!
Does this still sound like the best job ever? Then fill out the application below and we’ll get back to you! Even if we don’t think you’re a good fit, we’ll still get back to you and let you know because no one likes to be left hanging!
Please fill out the application below to apply:
A couple of last-minute things to make sure we’re both on the same page and we both walk into this knowing what to expect. I think it’s important for you to know that we are a startup business that opened right before COVID. That being said, we are nowhere near done growing. With a startup, you can expect things to move and shift a lot more than in a well-established business where all the rules and regulations are set in stone. Learning, changing, and growing are important to us, and that’s how we think we can make the world a better place. We are looking for someone that wants to grow with us :) That means we are also looking out for your best interest. We care about work-life balance and want to make sure you’re working and growing towards the things that make you happy!
This is a fun job, don’t get us wrong, but it’s not going to be an “easy peasy” job. If you’re looking for something with little expectation or for mindless, task-based, work, this is not going to be a good fit for you. HOWEVER, if you’re looking for a rewarding, skill-building job, or career, then we’ve got you covered!
This is not going to be a quick process. We take our time hiring new coaches because we want to find the right fit AND set them up for success. Our kids mean a lot to us and we don’t just want to pawn them off on just anyone. We want someone who cares for them and wants to invest in them in the long run. If you need a full-time job right away, then we might not be a good fit right now.
Application Link: https://forms.gle/d1L6xaG8xZp4jUPs6
