North Valley Family YMCA Hiring for PE Coach – San Fernando Valley (K-5) Job at Porter Ranch, CA Full Time

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact!

Position Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Regional PLAY Director, the PLAY (Physical Education) Coach is responsible for the safety, supervision, programming and involvement teaching elementary students on campus in sports and physical education between the hours of 8a – 2:30p. This is a seasonal position for 2022 – 2023 LAUSD school year. Must have morning availability at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

• Part-Time positions (up to 29 hours, per week) with school hours (shifts 8am-11:30 or 8am – 2:30pm; flexible schedules available.
• Sick pay accrual.
• Free YMCA gym membership for you, your spouse or domestic partner and for your minor children (access to our fitness facilities, group exercise classes and free child care while you work out).
• Upon hire, access to free CPR, First Aid and Health certification courses.
• Upon hire, access to paid professional development and staff training throughout the year.
• 20% employee discount on all YMCA programs for you, your spouse or domestic partner and for your minor children.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma
• Kinesiology, Physical Education, Education, or Pedagogy background preferred.
• Experience working with grades K-5.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth.
• Must possess skills necessary to inform, educate and motivate students in all areas of health and physical fitness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to assist students in all aspects of physical fitness and barriers they must overcome to achieve their goals.
• Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and amend (as necessary) monthly lesson plans to ensure organization and quality.
• Experience working with grades K-5.
• Communicate effectively and relate to youth as well as a diverse group of individuals.
• Assist students in all aspects of physical fitness and the barriers they must overcome to achieve their goals.
• Implement daily lesson plans in an environment so that each student has an opportunity for success and an ability to increase their confidence as it relates to physical activity and health.
• Make notations regarding each individual’s participation, behavior and progress.
• Proactively build friendships between teachers, the staff, and students. Learn student’s strengths and weaknesses so you can motivate and tailor lesson plans to meet their needs.
• Report problems, breakdowns in equipment, infringement on policies and unusual situations to appropriate supervisor/director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.64 – $17.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Porter Ranch, CA 91326: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position requires coaching children for a 3-6 hours at a time outdoors on school campuses. Can you perform this requirement?
• Are you available to work starting at 7:45am for 3-6 hour shifts at least 3 days a week?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location