Elementary Athletics Instructor

Rocketship Public Schools; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Athletics Instructor to lead engaging physical education classes, promoting health, teamwork, and Rocketship’s core values across multiple grade levels. The role collaborates with classroom teachers and school leaders to support social‑emotional growth and safe, inclusive activities.

The position is full‑time and hourly, with duties including large‑group PE instruction, safety enforcement, and supporting arrival/dismissal.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and the ability to motivate, support, and inspire them.
• At least 2 years of college coursework or a high school diploma with onboarding assessment.
• Experience or training working with youth in an educational, recreational, or coaching capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff members and students.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to actively participate in physical activities and lessons; create a positive, engaging classroom environment; and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students.
• Follow network guidelines for curriculum implementation (including scope and sequence maps, unit plans, and lesson plans), adapting as needed to meet the developmental needs of each grade level.
• Differentiate instruction by age and grade to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and accessible to all students.
• Collaborate with school staff to promote a positive school culture grounded in Rocketship’s core values: respect, responsibility, persistence, and empathy.
• Serve as the lead instructor for large group lessons focused on physical education, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow Enrichment Center Coordinators (ECCs), teachers, and school leaders; actively participate in professional development as a member of the Rocketship team.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing campus safety rules and behavioral expectations; respond appropriately to occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or situations requiring additional student support.
• Inventory, organize, and maintain Enrichment Center equipment and materials to ensure a safe and well‑stocked learning environment.
• Support arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or recess duties as needed to ensure smooth school operations and student safety.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Paraprofessional assessment onboarding

Coaching/Youth instruction experience

Excellent communication

English fluency

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

2 years of college coursework

High school diploma with onboarding assessment

Job description

Position Description

The Elementary Athletics Instructor (Athletics Coach) is a full‑time, hourly position designed for educators who are passionate about physical education, sports, and child development. The Athletics Coach leads engaging, inclusive PE classes that help students build strength, teamwork, and confidence while reinforcing Rocketship’s core values. This role works with students across multiple grade levels throughout the day and collaborates closely with classroom teachers and school leaders to promote physical health and social‑emotional growth. The position reports to an Assistant Principal (or Business Operations Manager, depending on the school site).

Essential Functions

• Motivate students to actively participate in physical activities and lessons; create a positive, engaging classroom environment; and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students.
• Follow network guidelines for curriculum implementation (including scope and sequence maps, unit plans, and lesson plans), adapting as needed to meet the developmental needs of each grade level.
• Differentiate instruction by age and grade to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and accessible to all students.
• Collaborate with school staff to promote a positive school culture grounded in Rocketship’s core values: respect, responsibility, persistence, and empathy.
• Serve as the lead instructor for large group lessons focused on physical education, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow Enrichment Center Coordinators (ECCs), teachers, and school leaders; actively participate in professional development as a member of the Rocketship team.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing campus safety rules and behavioral expectations; respond appropriately to occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or situations requiring additional student support.
• Inventory, organize, and maintain Enrichment Center equipment and materials to ensure a safe and well‑stocked learning environment.
• Support arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or recess duties as needed to ensure smooth school operations and student safety.

Required Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and the ability to motivate, support, and inspire them to reach high levels of success.
• At least 2 years of college coursework required, or a high school diploma and ability to pass a Paraprofessional assessment during onboarding (prior to start).
• Experience or training working with youth in an educational, recreational, or coaching capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff members and students.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing or teaching groups of 25 or more elementary‑aged students.
• Content expertise in physical education, athletics, or a related field.
• Belief in the value of enrichment education and its role in supporting the whole child.
• Ability to learn and follow laws, rules, and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools.

Compensation

$20.50 – $24.50 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.