PE Coach - Westchester (5289)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Westchester, CA

11h

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 potential and peer connections while implementing curriculum focused on holistic child development. The role provides a quality experience centered on achievement, belonging, and positive relationships among youth and families. The coach helps develop and amend weekly lesson plans, implements daily plans, supervises children, and organizes the environment to meet their ages and developmental needs. The coach uses positive approaches to support behavior, tracks participation and progress, builds relationships with teachers, staff, students, and families, and adapts instruction to students’ strengths and needs. The role also supports inclusive, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate activities; maintains safety, cleanliness, equipment, and records; follows YMCA procedures and applicable regulations; attends meetings and trainings as needed; and demonstrates YMCA values and leadership competencies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth, including diverse groups of individuals.
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.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the 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

Background in kinesiology or pedagogy.
Previous experience working with grades K–5.

Responsibilities

Help develop and amend weekly lesson plans to ensure organized, high-quality programs.
Implement daily lesson plans for coaches and students.
Provide purposeful programming that supports children’s achievement, belonging, and relationships.
Maintain close visual supervision of children and ensure no child is left unsupervised or alone with a staff member.
Organize the environment according to the ages and developmental needs of the children present.
Help children manage behavior using positive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Record each individual’s participation, behavior, and progress.
Support inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act where appropriate.
Help plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities consistent with YMCA values and guidelines.
Build relationships among teachers, staff, and students, and learn students’ strengths and weaknesses to tailor motivation and lesson plans.
Maintain program and equipment, follow safety and cleanliness standards, and keep required records.
Report problems, equipment breakdowns, policy violations, and unusual situations to the appropriate supervisor or director.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical matters, restroom use, discipline, child abuse prevention, emergencies, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Follow reporting procedures and respond proactively to situations to maintain a safe environment.
Comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and YMCA policies and procedures.
Attend meetings and trainings as needed.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.