PE Instructor

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a dedicated Physical Education instructor to lead a broad range of sport and fitness activities for the student community. You will plan, teach, and supervise classes, ensuring safety and alignment with NCAA standards where applicable.

The role requires delivering engaging instruction, maintaining records, and coordinating schedules with management to support diverse student needs. This position emphasizes inclusivity and skill-based progression.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience based on program needs.
• Certification required in subject area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• First Aid/CPR training and/or certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and teaches fundamentals of a specific sport, exercise or fitness program.
• Administers sports/fitness/training program and ensures availability of equipment and facilities.
• Develops tiered fitness programs to meet various skill levels.
• Maintains accurate records of class attendance and participation.
• Ensures a safe environment by monitoring procedures and techniques.
• Develops physical education class schedules with management.
• Supervises equipment usage during all programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

4 year college degree or equivalent

2+ years of relevant work experience

Certification in subject area

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Perform a broad range of physical education instruction and/or fitness training support to various members of the Caltech student community. Ensures sporting activities comply with the Institute mission, and adhere to the rules and regulations of all applicable governing sports bodies. Provides training and instruction to groups or individuals in a particular sport, fitness or training activity. May provide feedback to coaching staff regarding specific sports activities and/or participating athletes. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies (e.g. NCAA standards, practices, and protocols).

Essential Job Duties

• Demonstrates and teaches fundamentals of a specific sport, exercise or fitness program (e.g. Yoga, Ti-Chi Chuan, Aerobic Dance, Karate, Rock Climbing, Fencing, etc.) where formal instructional training and certification is required.
• Administers sports/fitness/training program and insures availability of equipment and facilities; organizes program and instructs participants.
• Develops tiered fitness programs to meet various skill levels of students/participants.
• Maintains accurate records of class including attendance and participation of undergraduate students.
• Insures a safe environment by monitoring proper procedures and techniques of all participants.
• Works with management to develop physical education class/program schedule(s).
• Supervises equipment usage during all programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience based on program needs.
• Certification required in subject area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR training and/or certification.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$22.50 - $35.00 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

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