Physical Education Instructor

CYO Athletics, a program of Catholic Charities, is designed to be representative of the values of respect, love, compassion and support for each other. Through sports, competition and teamwork, CYO Athletics provides healthy growth and development through games, practices and the life lessons that sports teach.

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Location:
Onsite in San Mateo

The Physical Education Instructor will be in charge of instructing movement, fitness activities cooperative games, outdoor activities and more to students in K – 8th grade. This position will include, but is not limited to, skill development, fitness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This person will also be responsible for assisting with the development of additional curriculum.

COORDINATION –

• Plan and teach PE classes (small and large) to all students in elementary classrooms.
• Maintain all PE and small playground equipment and storage.
• Substitute teach when/where needed
• Collaborate with Principal and Director or CYO Athletics on thematic curriculum projects.
• Mix of movement, fitness activities, cooperative games, group challenges and initiatives, outdoor activities and competitive games/team sport skill development.
• Competition is kept at a minimum. The emphasis is on skill development, fitness and fun.
• Communicates productively with parents, regarding children issues.
• Mediates conflicts between children, focusing on “accountable- talk.”

ADMINISTRATION –

• Keep up-to-date records of attendance.
• Keep up-to-date records of weekly lesson plans and changes.
• Keep grades and report them when requested.
• Report any problems or incidents immediately to the Director of CYO Athletics.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• AA Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years documented relevant experience working with grade school children in a classroom setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must complete Shield the Vulnerable Training prior to hire.
• Knowledge of organized youth sports; coaching and classroom experience.
• Ability to supervise elementary aged children.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of Parish school community life.
• Motivated self-starter who is outgoing and flexible
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

Clearance:
Required

TB Screening -

Negative Tuberculosis Test:
Required

First Aid

Certificate:
Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
• Intermittent lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Intermittent repetitive motions:
  Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work:
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving is not required for this position.

If driving a car is required for the position, incumbent must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this…