Enrichment Instructor - Yoga and Mobility
About The Position
The Enrichment Instructor leads engaging, age-appropriate sports and physical activity instruction for students with varying skill levels, from elementary through high school. The role focuses on popular sports, alternative games, flexibility, mobility, and exercise. The instructor draws on a background in physical education and exercise science to motivate students and foster a positive, inclusive, safe, and energetic learning environment. The instructor reviews curriculum, creates lesson plans, teaches classes, adapts instruction to students’ abilities and experience, and provides structured warm-ups, cool-downs, demonstrations, and opportunities to practice and showcase skills. The role also involves maintaining equipment and classroom safety, communicating with coordinators, keeping attendance records, and participating in staff meetings or training as needed. The position is part-time in the Greater Los Angeles Area, with a job location listed in Torrance, California.
Requirements
- Official or unofficial college transcripts confirming at least 48 completed college units (60 units for high school), or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam.
- Experience instructing or teaching, especially students from elementary through high school.
- Ability to assess and address student challenges.
- Adaptability to different communication styles, motivation needs, and learning needs.
- Schedule flexibility and availability for after-school instruction hours based on course-cycle needs.
- Experience working with youth in diverse communities.
- Negative TB test result and COVID-19 vaccination record.
- Completion of a Live Scan background check.
- Availability to work before- and after-school hours and some weekends.
- Ability to travel to assigned school sites and the Arc office.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and use hands for the duration of a shift; sitting may occasionally be required.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds and remain active for extended class periods.
- Vision abilities including close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Review curriculum and create lesson plans.
- Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities for elementary through high school students.
- Maintain student engagement and redirect unwanted behaviors.
- Maintain course equipment and ensure it is clean and functional.
- Communicate with coordinators about course matters, including material needs, site specifics, and curriculum effectiveness.
- Plan and teach the basics of sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, and flag football, as well as flexibility, mobility, and exercise fundamentals.
- Provide opportunities for students to practice techniques and mechanics while teaching supporting knowledge.
- Develop student skills and create a fun, positive learning environment.
- Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities.
- Adapt teaching methods to students with different abilities, experience levels, communication styles, motivation needs, and learning needs.
- Prepare demonstrations that allow students to showcase their skills.
- Stay current with trends relevant to a range of student interests.
- Encourage collaboration and respect among students.
- Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
