Homeschool P.E Instructor

Overview

Join to apply for the Homeschool P.E Instructor (Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm) role at YMCA of East Tennessee
.

SHIFT NEEDED:
Tuesdays 10:00am - Noon. May occasionally sub on Thursdays as needed.

• Lead a 1-hour free swim session, supervising children in the pool, ensuring safety, enforcing pool rules, and facilitating water play and basic aquatic skill development as appropriate for various ages and swim abilities.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver curriculum-based physical education lessons in the gym that align with developmental stages (K through grade
  6).
• Create lesson plans that incorporate a variety of activities (e.g. locomotor skills, balance, coordination, throwing/catching, fitness games, cooperative games, relay races, obstacle courses, flexibility, strength, endurance) adapted for mixed-age groups.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to students, promoting good sportsmanship, effort, cooperation, and positive behavior.
• Communicate with supervisor and/or parents/guardians about student progress, behavior, or safety concerns as needed.
• Ensure all equipment is used safely and properly, assist with gym and pool set-up and clean-up as needed, and report maintenance or safety issues to facility management.
• Enforce safety rules and emergency procedures in both the pool and gym settings, including supervising children at all times, performing safety checks, and being prepared to act in emergency water or injury situations.
• Collaborate with other instructors, facility staff, and administration to ensure smooth scheduling, safe transitions from pool to gym, and high participant satisfaction.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience
There are no education requirements. Experience working with school-aged children (K-6) in physical activity, sports, or instructional roles is preferred.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.

Work Environment
Work takes place in both gym and pool settings; exposure to wet and humid areas, chlorine, etc. Must be able to lift, move, and set up light equipment (cones, balls, mats, etc.).

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Physical Demands
Frequently required to talk or hear. Must be able to conduct classes and activities. Ability to perform physical aspects of position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of members or employees of the organization.

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, And Belonging
The YMCA of East Tennessee is an equal opportunity employment employer. We do not discriminate against, and welcome all ages, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Current CPR and First Aid
; required for hire and must maintain certification.

New Employee Orientation
; required before starting work, provided by the YMCA.

Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment.