Homeschool P.E Instructor (Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm)

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSE • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Homeschool P.E. Instructor will lead physical education sessions for homeschooled children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The instructor will guide students through an hour of free swim and deliver an hour of structured, curriculum-based P.E. in the gym. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has a passion for fitness and aquatic safety, and can create a positive, inclusive environment where kids develop physical skills, confidence, and a love for activity.

Requirements

• Experience working with school-aged children (K-6) in physical activity, sports, or instructional roles is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 as needed with supervisor and/or parents/guardians about student progress, behavior, or safety concerns.
• 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 Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.

Benefits

• Current CPR and First Aid certification required for hire and must maintain certification.
• New Employee Orientation required before starting work, provided by the Y.
• Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees