PE Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Torrance, CA

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the PLAY Director/Coordinator, the PE Coach develops, instructs, and motivates students participating in PLAY classes. The coach supports youth development and peer connections, implements curriculum focused on holistic child development, and provides a quality experience centered on achievement, belonging, and positive relationships among youth and families. The role involves preparing and implementing lesson plans, supervising children, supporting positive behavior, adapting activities to students’ needs, and maintaining a safe, inclusive, clean, and well-equipped program environment. Coaches follow YMCA policies and applicable regulations, maintain records, report concerns, and attend meetings and trainings as needed. The position is seasonal and based at the Torrance South Bay Family YMCA in Torrance, California.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth, including individuals from diverse groups.
Knowledge and skills to inform, educate, and motivate students in health and physical fitness.
Ability to counsel students on physical fitness and barriers to achieving their goals.
Strong character values, including respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
Strong communication skills and emotional maturity.
Current approved CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications for adults, infants, and children.
Complete child abuse prevention training before the first day in the program.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Kinesiology or pedagogy background.
Previous experience working with grades K–5.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and amending weekly lesson plans and implement daily lesson plans.
Provide purposeful programming that promotes youth achievement, belonging, and positive relationships.
Maintain close visual supervision of children and organize the environment according to their ages and developmental needs.
Support children’s behavior using positive, proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline.
Document each child’s participation, behavior, and progress.
Support inclusion and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate.
Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities consistent with YMCA values and guidelines.
Build relationships among teachers, staff, and students; learn students’ strengths and needs to adapt instruction and motivation.
Maintain safety, cleanliness, program equipment, and required records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
Report equipment problems, policy violations, and unusual situations to the appropriate supervisor or director.
Follow YMCA procedures for medical situations, restroom use, discipline, child abuse prevention, emergencies, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
Attend meetings and trainings as needed.
Demonstrate YMCA values, the Six Pillars of Character, and Cause Driven Leadership competencies in interactions and work.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.