What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher/Coach position at ROBS?
River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative physical education teacher and coach to join our ROBS team beginning August 2025.
This position leads physical education classes for lower and middle school students and has the responsibility for developing students understanding of the relationship between exercise and a healthy body, good habits around physical fitness, and knowledge and motor skills through individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports. This position is a collaborative member of a dedicated physical education and athletics department.
In addition, this position will be responsible for coaching various sports in up to three sport seasons.
At ROBS, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.
Responsibilities
- Teach physical education to students in K-8 grade
- Provide coaching in multiple sports in up to three sport seasons
- Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
- Employ current pedagogies and deliver innovative curriculum
- Embrace lifelong learning and growth mindset for adults and students alike
- Participate collaboratively in departmental and all-school teams
- Display cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
- Motivate and engage students
- Delight in teaching children in elementary and middle school years
Qualifications:
- A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 hours in physical education
- Teaching certification for physical education
- At least two years’ full-time teaching and/or coaching experience preferred
- A team player who is selfless and humble
- Successful completion of background checks and verification
