Instructor - Structured Recess and After - School Fitness

Brains And Motion Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Brains & Motion Education is seeking energetic Structured Recess & After-School Fitness Instructors to join our team. You will bridge students' academic day with their physical well-being, leading recess and after-school fitness sessions in a safe, inclusive environment.

In this role you will engage 20+ students, deliver age-appropriate activities for grades K–8, and foster teamwork and physical literacy. Part-time, seasonal schedule in local schools starting September 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for playing games and leading activities with children, modelling positive behavior.
• Experience in a school setting as an instructor or aide; PE or sports coaching preferred.
• Ability to work with students in grades K–8.
• Ability to manage and engage groups of 20+ students.
• Reliable transportation.
• A government-issued photo ID and travel to program locations as needed.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse environments with recess and after-school fitness sessions.
• Organize and lead a variety of activities aligned with curriculum.
• Promote safe, healthy habits and sportsmanship.
• Engage diverse groups of students (20+), ensuring inclusivity.
• Deliver PE lessons across multiple grade levels (K–8).

Skills

Passion for working with children

Student engagement

Group leadership

Recess activities

Reliable transportation

Travel to locations

Criminal background check required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New York - Brooklyn, NY 11238

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Instructor - Structured Recess and After - School Fitness

About Brains and Motion Education

Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and be part of a team focused on unleashing the potential within every student? At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content in local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn't just about knowledge - it's about having fun and making lasting memories!

Our on-campus programs are conveniently located at schools and universities, providing a safe environment where students can thrive, learn, and have fun with their friends. We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students and impacted more than 1,000 schools. Whether it’s robotics, creative arts, or physical fitness, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the tools to thrive through quality enrichment programs, sports programs or guided recess.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning. Apply today!

Job Description

Brains & Motion Education is looking for energetic and versatile Structured Recess & After-School Fitness Instructors to join our team! In this role, you will be the bridge between a student’s academic day and their physical well‑being. Whether you are leading a high‑energy recess period during the school day or facilitating structured fitness enrichment after the final bell, you will be a key figure in fostering physical literacy, teamwork, and positive social growth. You’ll have the opportunity to inspire students through active play, organized movement, and skill‑building in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Diverse Environments: Pivot seamlessly between facilitating lively, inclusive playground recess and directing structured, goal‑oriented after‑school fitness sessions.
• Innovate & Coordinate Play: Organize and lead a variety of activities—from spontaneous "game of the day" play during recess to consistent, curriculum‑based fitness routines after school that keep students motivated.
• Promote Positive Development: Encourage safe, healthy habits and conflict resolution by modeling sportsmanship, leadership, and inclusivity in every interaction.
• Inspire Engagement: Actively engage diverse groups of students (20+), ensuring all participants, regardless of fitness level, feel welcome, involved, and empowered to succeed.
• Teach with Confidence: Deliver professional‑grade physical education lessons across multiple grade levels (K‑8).

Qualifications

• Passion for playing games and leading activities with children, with the ability to model positive behavior.
• Prior experience in a school setting as an instructor or teacher’s aide (PE instruction or sports coaching experience preferred).
• Ability to work with students in grades K‑8.
• Ability to manage and engage larger groups of students (20+).
• Reliable transportation.
• Must possess a current, government issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed.
• Criminal background check required.

Details

• Wage: $25/hr.
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (10:30am - 1pm) and (3pm - 5pm)
• Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law.