Sports & Fitness Teaching Opportunities

Concorde Education • Oakland, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education is seeking experienced, engaging instructors for potential independent contractor assignments delivering after-school sports and fitness enrichment at partner schools or community locations. Programs introduce students to healthy movement, physical fitness, teamwork, and sports fundamentals through structured, age-appropriate activities in a positive learning environment. Assignments promote confidence, sportsmanship, physical literacy, and lifelong healthy habits.

Assignment details vary by school, including grade level, schedule, duration, enrollment, and program focus. Activities may include team sports, general fitness and conditioning, movement development, cardio games, age-appropriate strength and endurance exercises, yoga and stretching, cooperative activities, and education about sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles. Instructors are expected to provide organized, engaging instruction and maintain a safe, inclusive, appropriately supervised environment consistent with school expectations and Concorde Education standards.

Assignments are typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school, and last approximately 8–10 weeks. Locations are on-site at partner schools or community locations and vary by assignment. Start dates are rolling according to school partner schedules. Compensation starts at $50+ per instructional hour and varies by assignment and instructor-related factors. This posting identifies candidates for possible future independent contractor assignments; applying does not guarantee placement, work, minimum hours, or continued engagement.

Requirements

• At least 60 completed college credits, or equivalent relevant professional experience where permitted by the assignment.
• Experience coaching, teaching, instructing, or leading youth sports, fitness, recreation, or physical education programs.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, recreation programs, community organizations, or similar settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, professional, and organized work habits.

Nice To Haves

• Background as a certified teacher, physical education instructor, coach, personal trainer, fitness professional, recreation leader, or camp counselor.
• Studies or qualifications in kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, education, or health sciences.
• Former athlete with youth instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate sports and fitness instruction.
• Prepare for each instructional session using approved lesson plans, provided curriculum, or instructor-developed activities when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and adapt activities for varying ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and reinforce safe participation throughout activities.
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives about attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Follow applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and emergency protocols.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled instructional sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree