Athletics Instructor Elementary
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Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 24
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Rocketship Public Schools we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.We believe that every student deserves the right to dream to discover and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement develops exceptional educators and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents teachers leaders and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
The Elementary Athletics Instructor (Athletics Coach) is a full-time hourly position designed for educators who are passionate about physical education sports and child development. The Athletics Coach leads engaging inclusive PE classes that help students build strength teamwork and confidence while reinforcing Rocketships core values. This role works with students across multiple grade levels throughout the day and collaborates closely with classroom teachers and school leaders to promote physical health and social-emotional growth.
This position reports to an Assistant Principal (or Business Operations Manager depending on school site).
Essential Functions:
- The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Motivate students to actively participate in physical activities and lessons; create a positive engaging classroom environment; and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students.
- Follow network guidelines for curriculum implementation (including scope and sequence maps unit plans and lesson plans) adapting as needed to meet the developmental needs of each grade level.
- Differentiate instruction by age and grade to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and accessible to all students.
- Collaborate with school staff to promote a positive school culture grounded in Rocketships core values: respect responsibility persistence and empathy.
- Serve as the lead instructor for large group lessons focused on physical education teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Communicate and collaborate with fellow Enrichment Center Coordinators (ECCs) teachers and school leaders; actively participate in professional development as a member of the Rocketship team.
- Maintain a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing campus safety rules and behavioral expectations; respond appropriately to occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids or situations requiring additional student support.
- Inventory organize and maintain Enrichment Center equipment and materials to ensure a safe and well-stocked learning environment.
- Support arrival dismissal lunch and/or recess duties as needed to ensure smooth school operations and student safety.
Required Qualifications:
- Passion for working with children and the ability to motivate support and inspire them to reach high levels of success.
- At least 2 years of college coursework required or a high school diploma and ability to pass a Paraprofessional assessment during onboarding (prior to start).
- Experience or training working with youth in an educational recreational or coaching capacity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff members and students.
- Fluency in English required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications/Ideal Candidate:
- Experience managing or teaching groups of 25 or more elementary-aged students.
- Content expertise in physical education athletics or a related field.
- Belief in the value of enrichment education and its role in supporting the whole child.
- Ability to learn and follow laws rules and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools
$20.50 - $24.50 an hour
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for ourSexual Harassment Policyand here for ourTitle IX Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance OfficerKenzieKilb. Email::350 Twin Dolphin Drive Suite 109 Redwood City CA 94065. Phone: ext. 115.
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A national network of public charter schools where all students are given the opportunity to dream, to discover, and to unleash their amazing potential.
