Physical Education (P.E.) Instructor / CoachJob Summary
Sunflowers Academy is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and dependable Physical Education (P.E.) Instructor / Coach who is passionate about helping young children develop healthy habits, confidence, coordination, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
The P.E. Instructor/Coach will plan and provide engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education experiences for preschool and elementary-aged students. This position focuses on physical fitness, gross motor development, movement, sportsmanship, teamwork, health, and overall wellness.
The ideal candidate is positive, patient, energetic, and able to create a safe and encouraging environment where every child can participate and experience success, regardless of skill or ability level.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate physical education lessons and activities.
- Create a positive, child-centered environment that encourages participation, movement, teamwork, and confidence.
- Support children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through structured movement and fitness activities.
- Teach foundational skills related to physical fitness, health and wellness, sports, games, rhythms, dance, coordination, and body movement.
- Adapt and differentiate activities based on children's ages, abilities, developmental levels, and individual needs.
- Ensure maximum participation while maintaining a safe and appropriately supervised environment.
- Demonstrate and explain basic movement skills, game strategies, sportsmanship, and appropriate use of equipment.
- Develop lesson plans and supplemental activities that are engaging, organized, and developmentally appropriate.
- Provide students with positive, constructive, and ongoing feedback.
- Encourage a growth mindset by helping students build confidence, perseverance, and a positive attitude toward physical activity.
- Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior and classroom management during P.E. activities.
- Maintain P.E. equipment and activity areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
- Collaborate with teachers and school administrators to incorporate movement, physical activity, health, and wellness throughout the school day.
- Participate in and support school-wide programs, special events, field days, celebrations, and other activities as assigned.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, families, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Follow all school policies, safety procedures, licensing requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Genuine enthusiasm for teaching and working with young children.
- Strong knowledge of physical education, fitness, movement, and age-appropriate activities.
- Understanding of early childhood and/or elementary-aged development.
- Ability to create fun, engaging, structured, and safe learning experiences.
- Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
- Ability to modify activities to meet varying developmental and physical abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team.
- Professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model for healthy habits, teamwork, sportsmanship, and wellness.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred. Relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Previous experience teaching or coaching physical education, sports, fitness, or movement activities for children preferred.
- Experience working with preschool and/or elementary-aged children strongly preferred.
- Florida DCF 45-hour Child Care Training coursework preferred or willingness to complete required coursework within the established timeframe after hire.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain certification as required.
- Must successfully complete all required background screening and employment requirements.
Experience
A minimum of one year of experience working with children in physical education, athletics, recreation, coaching, or a school/childcare setting is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work successfully with young children, families, coworkers, and the public in a professional school environment.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who brings energy and creativity to P.E. and understands that physical education for young children is about much more than sports. The right candidate will help children develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, healthy habits, and a positive relationship with movement and exercise while making P.E. one of the highlights of their school day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
