Coaching/Leading Fun Run Programs In Schools

Do you have a passion for inspiring and developing kids? Do you have an energetic, entertaining and outgoing personality? Does “getting paid to have fun” sound great? If so, please continue…

TEAM MEMBER/TEAM LEADER - Overview

As an Apex Team Member, you will go into Southern IL/Metroeast St. Louis area Elementary Schools & Middle Schools for 2-week periods to inspire kids through key leadership, character, fitness & kindness lessons facilitating ridiculously effective hassle-free fundraising programs (Apex Fun Run, Color Battle & Anython). The program is a leadership-driven and fitness promoting fundraiser which includes: teacher huddles, pep rallies, class lessons, prize delivery, Event day (Fun Run, Remix, Color Battle, Thon…) and recap.

What's it like to be an Apex Team Member? See for yourself - https://vimeo.com/178258424

Many of our Apex Team members have a background in OR enjoy one of the following: sports, acting, fitness, camp counselor, coaching, teaching, or event planning!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to:

• Serve teachers and administrators while striving to make their jobs easier
• Inspire students/athletes by being an excellent role model always
• Teach short leadership lessons and interact with students during class, lunch, recess and PE
• Set up and tear down equipment needed for each aspect of the program
• Should be proficient at navigating the internet and printing reports
• Set up and manage all aspects of the APEX FUN RUN program(school prep, kick-off/pep rally, lesson days, fundraising, race day, collections) in the schools you are assigned

MUST-HAVES:

• Strong Character, demonstrate leadership and Integrity
• A clean background (must be willing to do a background check)
• Ability to connect with kids and lead by example
• You always show up early everywhere you go
• Posses an “I can” attitude
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Available during typical grade school hours (M-F). There will be rare occasions to work outside these hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You love helping kids

Being a camp counselor sounds fun to you in fact. Your patience is immeasurable, and you never lose your cool. You realize that kids look up to you and your goal is to constantly inspire them to be the best they can be not only in your words, with your daily actions too! You love inspiring and building future leaders!

You get things done

You are half human, half machine. You follow through on every task, no matter how big or small. You don’t like to let people down and you understand the importance of staying on schedule. “That’s not My JOB”, is not part of your vocabulary.

You communicate

You keep everyone in the know so that the job gets done efficiently and effectively. You know when to ask for help, when to listen, and when to speak up. You’re known for your fun professionalism.

You are the most reliable person you know

When you say you are going to do something, you do it. When you say you are going to be somewhere, you’re there. You show up early, not on time. No Excuses.

You have a passion for life

You have a genuine enthusiasm that is contagious. You are a breath of fresh air to everyone you meet. People see something different in you than the average person… and they love it!

You are a team player

You thrive in a highly creative, inventive, start-up environment with people who are very passionate about their work and mission.

You are a problem solver and take responsibilities for your actions

You’re always looking for new ways to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Some Of The Programs You Will Be A Part Of:

Apex Fun Run— The initial event developed by Apex Leadership Company that combines a two-week fundraising program based on social media, culminating in a student fun run. High-energy team leaders encourage students to reach their potential not only in terms of fundraising and the race itself, but other essential characteristics such as respect, accountability and more. Apex Fun Run in 60 Seconds - https://vimeo.com/68420878

Color Battle/Apex Games— The Color Battle/Apex Games, which was built to serve middle school fundraising needs, includes an energetic pep rally and culminates in a Color Battle social event featuring music, games promoting teamwork and an “all out color throwing” extravaganza. Color Battle in 60 seconds: https://vimeo.com/205438680

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

• This opportunity is in the Metroeast St. Louis Area (IL side), stretching as far west as Caseyville, , as far south as New Athens, as far north as Edwardsville, and as far east as Carlyle. MOST of the schools we currently serve are in the O'Fallon/Belleville areas. You must live in, or be willing to move to this area.
• The job offers summers and holidays off, but possible opportunities to work summers if you choose.
• Formal training begins early August and first school programs start mid-August. Requires some local travel in the Metroeast Area.

Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time

Compensation: $700.00 - $800.00 /week ($1400.00 - $1600.00 /2-week program) starting pay

Program Bonus: Opportunity to act as Team Lead during scheduled programs with added responsibility and earn additional pay.

Career Growth: Opportunity to grow your career path based on successfully fulfilling your Team Member responsibilities into a Team Leader, Operations Manager/Director and the possibility for becoming a partner in ownership with future territory expansion.

Learn lots more about who we are and what we do, at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552854429640

Please provide a resume when applying.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $700.00 - $800.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you lift at least 50 pounds without assistance?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• O'Fallon, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $700 - $800