Instructor - Structured Recess and After - School Fitness

BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION • New York, NY

5d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Brains and Motion Education (BAM!) is seeking energetic and versatile Structured Recess & After-School Fitness Instructors to join their team. This role serves as a crucial link between a student’s academic day and their physical well-being. Instructors will lead high-energy recess periods and facilitate structured fitness enrichment after school, fostering physical literacy, teamwork, and positive social growth. The position offers the opportunity to inspire students through active play, organized movement, and skill-building in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Passion for playing games and leading activities with children, with the ability to model positive behavior.
• Prior experience in a school setting as an instructor or teacher's aide (PE instruction or sports coaching experience preferred).
• Ability to work with students in grades K-8.
• Ability to manage and engage larger groups of students (20+).
• Reliable transportation.
• Must possess a current, government issued photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Diverse Environments: Pivot seamlessly between facilitating lively, inclusive playground recess and directing structured, goal-oriented after-school fitness sessions.
• Innovate & Coordinate Play: Organize and lead a variety of activities—from spontaneous "game of the day" play during recess to consistent, curriculum-based fitness routines after school that keep students motivated.
• Promote Positive Development: Encourage safe, healthy habits and conflict resolution by modeling sportsmanship, leadership, and inclusivity in every interaction.
• Inspire Engagement: Actively engage diverse groups of students (20+), ensuring all participants, regardless of fitness level, feel welcome, involved, and empowered to succeed.
• Teach with Confidence: Deliver professional-grade physical education lessons across multiple grade levels (K-8).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed