Physical Education Coordinator bei Ymcaatlanta

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Physical Education Coordinator is responsible for the administrative and programmatic support of physical education courses for the Drew Charter Lower school (K-5) operation at the East Lake Family YMCA in collaboration with Drew Charter staff.  This position is a partnership funded position with yearly renewal evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Prioritizes Youth and Teen Safety and ensures all safety protocols are followed each day to support the transition of students from Drew Charter to the Y.
• Set up and breakdown of used equipment and spaces and supports Drew Charter staff reserve spaces as needed.
• Encourage social skills and interaction with all students and participants in collaboration with Drew Charter staff.
• Communicate with the Wellness Director about any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Maintain positive relations with parents, students, and Drew Charter staff.
• Provide guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for students in the physical education program.
• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position of scope and responsibility.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that all physical education programs run smoothly with a high level of service to students.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience in education, sports, coaching, fitness, or Wellness related field
• 1+ years of experience working with children in a group/instructional setting
• Minimum age of 21
• High degree of human relation skills: ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of students and staff in a physical education setting in a primarily indoor setting
• A moderate level of understanding of technology and computers to assist in administrative processes to support programs and metrics related to physical education
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work collaboratively, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or certification in early education, sports, fitness, or wellness (bachelor's degree, associate degree, CDA, or paraprofessional certificate
• 2+ years of experience working with children K-5 in a group/instructional setting

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, couch or crawl, occasional bending or squatting.
• The incumbent is required to use their hands/fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Approximately 85% of the time is spent indoors.  The condition of the air is normal/average air conditioned/ventilated.  The noise level is normal to loud within an active YMCA program environment.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement: 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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