PE Coach (5218)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the PLAY Director/Coordinator, the PE Coach develops, instructs, and motivates students participating in PLAY classes. The role supports the potential of all youth, facilitates peer-to-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 coach helps develop and amend weekly lesson plans, implements daily plans, supervises children, organizes the environment to meet their developmental needs, and uses positive approaches to support behavior. The role also involves tracking participation and progress, adapting instruction to students’ strengths and needs, building relationships among teachers, staff, and students, and planning culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities. The coach maintains program safety, cleanliness, equipment, and records; follows YMCA policies and applicable regulations; responds to and reports safety or operational concerns; and attends meetings and trainings as needed. The position is expected to uphold YMCA values and safety practices and demonstrate leadership competencies including community engagement, inclusion, decision-making, and emotional maturity.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to communicate effectively and relate to youth, including diverse groups of individuals.
Knowledge and skill 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 accommodation, including planning, leading, and participating in activities.
Ability to lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Help develop and amend weekly lesson plans to support program organization and quality.
Implement daily lesson plans for coaches and students.
Nurture children through purposeful programming that builds 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 participating children.
Support children’s 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.
Assist in planning and implementing culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities consistent with YMCA values and guidelines.
Build relationships among teachers, staff, and students; learn students’ strengths and weaknesses to tailor motivation and lesson plans.
Maintain program and equipment and follow safety, cleanliness, and recordkeeping standards.
Report equipment problems, policy infringements, 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, and emergencies.
Follow reporting procedures and proactively respond 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.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and coworkers.
Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.