Physical Education Assistant

Downey Unified School District•Downey, CA

1d•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.