What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homeschool PE Instructor - Brooks YMCA position at YMCA OF FLORIDA'S FIRST COAST?
Position Summary:
Through YMCA Programs, the Physical Education Instructor will instruct P.E. courses to school age children. This position will encourage physical activity, teach a variety of sports and encourage all children to have fun while being physically active.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare classes for program participants.
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in teaching a variety of techniques to others.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet member's needs.
- Must be able to control groups of children.
- Must be patient with all ages and skill levels of participants. When necessary offer individual coaching and advise in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Have a passion for teaching children. Motivate all program participants.
- Must be able to keep participants safe and secure.
- Provide an environment that will keep participants wanting to come back.
- Be knowledgeable in nutrition and general healthy living.
- Able to quickly create mentoring relationships with children.
- Arrange equipment before class when necessary. Must be prepared before the start of class.
NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year experience in teaching Physical Education.
- Preferably a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and teaching certificate.
- Preferably certified in Home School Physical Education.
- Must be enthusiastic, positive, resourceful, adaptable, patient and creative.
Physical Demands:
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
