Physical Education Coach

About

Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation! Become a physical education coach and help us change the way kids play! At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 150+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence
• Creating a positive sense of self
• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub and integrating our communities
• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit

We are hiring a Physical Education Coach with experience coaching and teaching group sports and physical activity in our daily PE programs. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will be able to help us follow and model our 5 organizational core values through action:

• Positivity:
  Create an energetic and uplifting environment where kids feel excited to participate.
• Empathy:
  Show understanding and support for each child’s unique needs and emotions.
• Commitment:
  Be dependable and deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Ambition:
  Strive to continuously improve as a coach and inspire youth to set and achieve personal goals.
• Inclusivity:
  Ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, feels welcomed and valued.

As part of our mission to empower children through sports and creative play, Kids in the Game offers physical education classes for schools looking to incorporate educational and engaging sports and fitness classes into the traditional school day. PE shifts typically run from 8 am to 2 pm and require a high level of commitment. Our Physical Education (PE) Coaches organize games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from Pre‑K to middle school.

Their goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children.

Our PE coaches must have a high level of commitment to being present every day at program and be able to operate independently without daily supervision from a Kids in the Game Program Manager. Since you are at a single coach program, you must build and maintain open lines of communication with your supervisor and be able to receive feedback from school administrators who oversee the PE program on a daily basis.

The PE program shifts are typically between 8 am to 2 pm during the weekdays. You can expect to be observed by your supervisor 1 to 2 times per month.

• Develop engaging lesson plans to cater to skill levels and learning styles.
• Showcase the ability to independently lead 45‑minute PE classes based on diverse school settings for a class size of 30–60 students (multiply times a day).
• Implement appropriate safety instructions and conduct safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of all sports equipment and school spaces.
• Implement best practices in child behavior management to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education classes and group activities.
• Adapt plans to meet the diverse needs of students in an adaptive PE setting.

• Assess student learning and provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their growth.
• Lesson plans must build off of skills and gameplay within each subsequent lesson.
• Discuss progression through the school year for each…