literacy coach
About the company
About Ready, Set, Move! Ready, Set, Move! believes that movement is the foundation for confidence, connection, and lifelong health. Our programs provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can explore and develop their fine and gross motor skills while building the teamwork, confidence, and joy that comes from moving and learning together.
We focus on helping children master the basic movement skills - transport skills, manipulative skills, and coordination skills - which are essential for developing physical literacy and a lifelong love of being active.
Through creative play, guided activities, and teamwork, we help every child gain the skills, confidence and joy to move through life with energy and enthusiasm!
Your tasks
As a Coach, you?ll work directly with children ranging in age from 6 months to pre-teens, helping them learn and grow through guided play and movement-based activities. You?ll bring the Ready, Set, Move! curriculum to life ? leading fun, structured sessions that help kids build their coordination, balance, confidence, and love for being active. You will also be responsible for driving our Shuttle Bus for our Before & After School programming!
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, engaging classes following the Ready, Set, Move! curriculum
- Drive children to and from our Before & After School programming
- Work with children of varying ages and developmental stages (6 months to pre-teens)
- Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
- Foster teamwork, confidence, and physical literacy through movement-based activities
- Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and team members
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and maintaining a safe, organized facility
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
Requirements
About the Role We?re looking for enthusiastic and energetic Coaches to join our team! This role is perfect for Student Athletes, Kinesiology, or Physical/Early Childhood Education students or anyone who is passionate about movement, development, and making a difference in the lives of children.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children (teaching, coaching, childcare, or recreation) an asset but not required
- Background or studies in sport, Kinesiology, Massage Therapy, Early Childhood Education, or related fields an asset but not required
- Standard First Aid with CPRC required
- Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks required
What we offer
Pay: From $18.90 per hour
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
How to apply
Ready to inspire kids to move, grow, and shine? Apply now to join the Ready, Set, Move! team as a Coach!
Other
Preference will be given to those with 630am - 330pm weekday availability
Some Details...
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License required - MUST be willing to get Class 4 Drivers License (at our expense) and drive our Shuttle Bus to and from school programming
- Flexible scheduling options, with shifts starting as early as 630am
- Potential for full time hours available
- Set, consistent program structure
- Supportive, fun, and active work environment
- Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and expanding company
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person