Job Description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

FOR TEMPORARY/CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT

Do you….

• love the game of basketball?
• have experience playing on the court and leading from the sidelines (and enjoy both)?
• have experience building curriculum and coach training programs?
• want to shape how children learn, play, and grow through sports?

Then keep reading!

Hi! We're Stronger Youth Brands, the headquarters and support team behind a portfolio of leading youth enrichment franchise brands, including Little Kickers and Soccer Shots. Together, our brands provide high-quality sports and enrichment experiences for hundreds of thousands of children and families around the world.

We're seeking a full-time Curriculum & Coach Development Specialist to join our team for a minimum of 6 months (in a contract-to-hire role), to support the development of Coach Training and curricular resources for a new basketball program in development. This person will act as our Basketball subject matter expert and will support top-tier curriculum and coach training resources for the program.

Why is this role important to us?

At Stronger Youth Brands, we believe exceptional programming starts with exceptional training. With our growing global franchise community, our 1,000+ coaches and coach-trainers require best-in-class curriculum, practical learning resources, and effective development opportunities to deliver positive, life-changing experiences for children.

The Curriculum & Coach Development Specialist supports consistency, quality, and innovation by developing curriculum resources, supporting coach training initiatives, and helping franchise teams implement programs effectively.

The ideal candidate is equal parts educator, trainer, and curriculum expert, with a passion for youth development and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and refine Basketball curriculum for children ages 2-11.

• Create session plans, diagrams, family resources, and other curriculum assets in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Coordinate and record curriculum tutorial videos.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate feedback from the franchise community.

1. Support the creation and development of Coach Training methodologies and resources.

• Conduct live in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous online training(s).
• Participate in Operator Trainings and other training events.
• Develop trainings and presentations for regional and global conferences.
• Support and maintain high coaching and coach trainer standards
• Develop and support the use of Coach Evaluations and tools (including KPIs and Metrics)

1. Curriculum Portal (LMS) updates and administration.

• Maintain LMS portal content (update, refresh, and reorganize as needed)
• Provide LMS administrative support to franchise owners and their teams (e.g., access, FAQs).

1. Act as the new program's subject matter expert on curriculum and training coaches.

About the Company, Culture & Commitment

Our company's vision is to provide beloved growth experiences for children and a remarkable experience for every family. Through our portfolio of youth enrichment brands, we help children develop confidence, character, physical literacy, and a lifelong love of learning and movement.

Our dedicated Stronger Youth Brands team supports franchise businesses worldwide that deliver impactful programming in local communities. We are committed to providing our franchise partners with exceptional resources, training, and support so they can focus on creating meaningful experiences for children and families.

Our Interview Process

Following submission of a resume/application, selected candidates will be invited to:

• A 30-minute video interview with the HR team (Microsoft Teams)
• A 1-hour video interview with the Director, Curriculum & Training (Microsoft Teams)
• Finalists may be invited to a final interview in-person or virtually as a final step.

We're seeking a hard-working team player with

• Passion for the Stronger Youth Brands mission and a strong alignment with our core values
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field
• Experience working with children aged 2-11 in a sports or enrichment setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience in curriculum design, planning, development, or integration
• Minimum 3 years of experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing coaches
• Minimum 3 years of public speaking, presentation, or facilitation experience
• Strong understanding of youth sports, physical development, and age-appropriate learning progression
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Strong organization and project management capabilities
• Customer-service mindset with professional and proactive communication skills
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, relationship-focused approach to work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• A growth mindset and desire to continuously learn, improve, and help others succeed.
• Must have physical ability to coach: i.e. stand, run, jog, jump, bend, etc. for up to an hour at a time.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Must have or obtain required federal/provincial/local clearances to work in schools and childcare facilities with children without supervision.

Contract Information

This is a full-time, temporary position requiring 40 hours per week for an estimated 6 months, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent full-time position.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5 PM (flexible scheduling offered)

Hours per week: 40

Contract Start/End (est.): November, 2026 - June, 2027

Hourly Contract Rate: $35.00/hour

Some travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required during conferences, training events, and busy seasons. Flexible scheduling options are available.

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Stronger Youth Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

A little bit about us

Stronger Youth Brands is a growing, global franchising platform providing youth enrichment experiences designed to help children learn and grow! Our programs are not just imaginative and fun - but focus on helping children build foundational skills and core abilities that will help them succeed as they grow. Through teaching the "FUNdamentals," and keeping the learning process playful and exciting, Stronger Youth Brands programs leave life-long positive impacts on the children we serve and their families.

The Stronger Youth Brands Family currently includes:

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program designed for children ages 2-8, with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Our vision is to provide a beloved growth experience for every child, a remarkable experience for every family!

Soccer Shots currently has over 300 franchises across North America and serves over 550,000 children each year!

Little Kickers was founded in the UK in 2002 as a program to get young pre-school aged children involved in and enjoying sport.

Now, with 300+ franchises in over almost 30 countries, Little Kickers is a global leader in providing high quality football (American Soccer) skills, and important preschool learning to children - more than just soccer.

Our incredibly talented and caring team supports our franchise community in delivering programs through a variety of functions including field support, marketing, sales, technology, education & training, finance, and more! We're a group of 45+ individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, brought together by our shared commitment to providing beloved growth experiences for every child, and remarkable experiences for every family.

Our Culture and Values

Bringing our vision to reality is hard work; and we've found creating positive experiences for those who make it happen is as important as for the children and families we serve. That's why we're intentional about building a positive company culture that's fun and rewarding, with a strong foundation that supports us in our daily roles, especially when navigating hard decisions or complex problems.

SYB's culture is centered around our Core Values:

Our Core Values aren't just words in our handbook. As CEO - Justin Bredeman says, "it's how we behave around here." In addition to our teams commitment to embodying these values in their day-to-day jobs and interactions, these principals guide our efforts in things like:

• Team bonding and celebration: multiple employee events each year, where we have fun and get time together outside of work.
• Flexibility: offering a variety of ways to own work schedules, and balance work/productivity with other priorities.
• Transparency and Communication: regular updates on KPIs and overall company performance
• Feedback & Development: providing intentional feedback at least 2x's per year to help our team grow and identify goals and professional development opportunities.
• Annual cost-of-living and performance based-increases.
• and more!

Like what you read? Apply or reach out to us to learn more!