Recess Coach
Job Description and Duties
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Title:
Recess Coach
Job Summary:
Pressman Academy is seeking a recess coach and supervisor who is committed to establishing functional play during the recess block. The right candidate will come to understand the current challenges faced at recess, and implement a range of solutions specifically designed to create a positive and functional recess experience. The recess supervisor and coach has two main job functions: providing support and accountability to the teachers supervising recess, and serving as a facilitator of prosocial play at recess in the capacity of recess coach.
Coaching Duties:
- Encourage students to engage in a variety of games at recess that are supportive of their developmental age and stage
- Proactively create systems and routines that help create a smooth and functional recess block
- Actively monitor and pause gameplay when needed in order to have necessary and restorative coaching conversations with children
- Support the teaching teams when there are social situations that need extra monitoring, and share insights to teaching team about student dynamics on the yard when needed
Athletic Department:
As a member of the Pressman Academy Athletic Department, the Recess Supervisor & Coach will:
- Work under the direction and advisement of the Athletic Director
- Step in to substitute teach in the athletic department as needed
- Attend department meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development as determined by the Athletic Director
Preferred Experience
- Preferred experience coaching middle school sports, specifically basketball and volleyball
- Experience working with elementary aged children in a sports capacity
Compensation
- Part-time position, 9am-2:30pm Monday through Friday
- Hourly position: $20-$21/hour, experience dependent
- Due to the part-time nature of the position, it does not qualify for benefits.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90035: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
