Physical Education Assistant

Downey Unified School DistrictDowney, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of certificated personnel, assist in the elementary physical education program. This is a part-time position, 28 hours per week, 11 months/184 workdays per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school and six months' experience working with children in a recreational or physical education environment.
  • Valid California driver's license.
  • Methods and techniques of communicating effectively with students.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Basic record keeping techniques.
  • Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Learn the basic methods, procedures and policies of assigned physical education activities.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch.
  • Operate a vehicle to travel to school sites to conduct work.
  • Demonstrate attendance required to perform duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in organizing students into squads or teams.
  • Lead warm-up exercises.
  • Perform clerical tasks such as taking attendance, recording performance scores or test grades.
  • Assist with supervision of physical education activities.
  • Confer with physical education teachers regarding students' progress and problems.
  • Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch.
  • Operate a vehicle to travel to various school sites to conduct work.
  • Assist with physical performance testing as directed.
  • Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
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