Kids in the Game is hiring a
Join our network of Physical Education Coaches!
Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation
WHO WE ARE
Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving five ultimate impacts:
Enhancing emotional intelligence
Creating a positive sense of self
Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities
Narrowing the income inequality gaps
Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.
To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As part of our mission to empower children through sports and creative play, Kids in the Game offers physical education classes for schools looking to incorporate educational and engaging sports and fitness classes into the traditional school day. Our Physical education (PE) coaches organize games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from Pre K to middle school. Their goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children. PE coaches must adjust their curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities.
Besides possessing a strong background in physical fitness and group instruction, PE coaches must have strong speaking and listening skills to effectively lead class sessions and maintain a well-structured learning environment.
Weekly Schedule: Beginning in November 2022, our PE coaches are expected to teach up to 30 hours per week in different schools throughout the week. As a PE coach, you should expect to teach a full PE curriculum for class sizes of 15-20 students. We provide training (beginning in October) and a PE curriculum that will give you the resources you need to lead a year-round physical education class for different age groups. This PE programs operate 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) for 6 hours per day (Morning and Afternoon).
Position Responsibilities:
Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. We offer competitive hourly rates in the range of $25-$27 per hour for recess and PE coaches based on prior experience as a general coach and background in school-based or PE instruction.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.