Kung Fu Teacher (High School)

International Leadership of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High School Stipend

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas in Houston, TX, is seeking a high school physical education coach for the 2026-2027 year. The role combines Chinese language instruction through Kung Fu activities, promotes fitness, discipline, and social-emotional development, and requires coaching at least one sport.

The ideal candidate has advanced Chinese language proficiency, teaching of PE TEKS, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and prior coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Coaching techniques and procedures knowledge.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PE TEKS and classroom organization.
• Up-to-date on health, nutrition, and athletic performance.
• Advanced level Chinese language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and team sports.
• Manage athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote growth in skills and teamwork.
• Collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals for student development.
• Coordinate with PE teachers to implement a balanced program.
• Explain basic skills and strategies of sports and movement.
• Establish performance criteria and evaluate students' abilities.
• Ensure safety of students and equipment.
• Enforce eligibility for extracurriculars.
• Model sportsmanship and discipline during contests and travel.
• Communicate with parents and teachers through conferences.
• Assist in equipment selection and inventory.
• Maintain reports and records.
• Oversee cleaning, repair, and storage of equipment; manage fixed assets.
• Follow district safety protocols.
• Supervise instructional aide(s).

Skills

Coaching techniques

Instruct student athletes

Organizational skills

PE TEKS knowledge

Health knowledge

Chinese language proficiency

Job description

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Salary includes a $1,000 High School Stipend

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with experience of learning Chinese language through Kung Fu activities. Promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to teach the Physical Education TEKS, classroom structure and organization

Current knowledge of the latest trends and research regarding health, nutrition, and athletic performance.

Advanced Level Chinese language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Experience:

One-year student teaching or approved internship preferred

Coaching experience preferred

Position requires coaching assignment (1 sport minimum)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports.

2. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

3. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of students.

4. Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.

5. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.

Program Management

6. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.

7. Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

8. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation. Student

Management

9. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

10. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication

11. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Administration

12. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.

13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

14. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.

Other

15. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment, standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus

Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying (15-50 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress