Gym Class Coach (Physical Education Coach)

Breakawayhoops; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local sports organization is looking for a PE coach in New York. In this role, you'll organize and implement lessons in physical activity and conduct various sports sessions for students. Ideal candidates should have prior coaching experience, especially with children aged 5-14, and possess strong sportsmanship and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching/teaching experience especially for kids aged 5-14 years old in a classroom-based setup.
• Ability to plan daily practice progression.
• Strong communication with players, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and implement lessons on physical activity, fitness, and exercise.
• Teach and coach techniques and skills needed for a successful sports program.
• Formulate and model moral values and acceptable social behavior.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training.
• Model moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline and confidence.
• Maintain athletic equipment during the season.
• Communicate with athletic trainer regarding injuries and status.
• Maintain a safe environment during events.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the sport

Ability to teach fundamental skills

Effective practice plan formulation

Strong communication skills

Self-discipline and motivation

Job description

Description

As a PE coach, you'll organize, plan and implement lessons on physical activity, fitness and exercise. You may teach students the fundamentals to intermediate level various games and sports such as basketball, soccer, tail tag, relays, etc. or instruct them in activities like gymnastics or calisthenics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all directives from Company administrators and/or Commissioner.
• Distribute reports and documentation to administrators, directors, and/or athletes as needed to establish organized, compliant, and coherent athletic program.
• Teach and coach techniques and skills needed to ensure a successful sports program
• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success.
• Formulate and model moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence for all athletes.
• Collect, distribute, and maintain the athletic equipment during the season.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and host school property.
• Establish a good working relationship with players, parents/ guardians to communicate the needs of participants to improve the skills
• Communicate with athletic trainer concerning injuries and participants playing status.
• Be an advocate of the program to create a high retention rate among current participants.
• Maintain the safe environment during sporting events within the facilities.
• Report to the Management pertaining to any disobedience, negligence, and incidents that may occur during programming hours.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the sport and ability to teach the fundamental skills.
• Capability to formulate effective practice plans on a daily basis with progression.
• Ability to relate to the players and have open lines of communication with participants, parents, and administration.
• Strong sense of sportsmanship, self-discipline, and motivation that could be modeled and transferred to players.
• Previous coaching/teaching experience especially for kids aged 5-14 years old on a classroom-based setup on either Private or Public Schools (REQUIRED)