Fitness Instructor and Intervention Assistant - Cincinnati Performance Academy
About The Position
At Performance Academies, we educate the whole child by blending rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. Our mission is to build future-ready students. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose. We believe great schools are built by great teams, where teachers collaborate, support one another, and are united around high expectations. Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered leader to join our team, passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment. The Fitness Instructor / Intervention Assistant provides engaging physical education instruction while supporting students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum and participating successfully in school activities. This role promotes lifelong health and wellness through physical education while collaborating with teachers, intervention staff, and families to ensure all students receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and physically. This role is a dual role: part-time Fitness Instructor, part-time Intervention Assistant.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Valid Ohio teaching license or Educational Aide Permit, as appropriate for assignment.
- Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.
- Experience working with school-age children, including students with disabilities, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based physical education lessons using the school's approved curriculum.
- Teach sport-specific skills with an emphasis on soccer, tennis, and other fitness activities.
- Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that promotes physical fitness and healthy habits.
- Assess student progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare students for school fitness events and competitions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness environment and oversee equipment inventory.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with disabilities during classroom and school activities.
- Assist in implementing IEP accommodations, behavior plans, and instructional supports.
- Reinforce academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills in collaboration with classroom teachers and intervention staff.
- Support students in developing independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions.
- Participate in IAT and IEP meetings as requested and assist with implementation of student support plans.
- Supervise students during instruction, transitions, arrival and dismissal, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
- Maintain positive classroom management and implement school-wide behavior expectations consistently.
- Ensure student safety at all times and promptly report injuries, behavioral concerns, or safety issues.
- Assist with field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities as assigned.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, intervention staff, therapists, and families to support student success.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress as appropriate.
- Foster positive relationships that support students' academic, physical, and social development.
Benefits
- Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
- STRS participation for all school-based positions
- Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
- PTO & personal days
- Competitive salaries
- Annual cost of living adjustments
- Performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
