Physical Education Job Description
Physical education
provides feedback to teachers regarding effective instruction and utilization of a variety of instructional/behavioral techniques and educational media.
Physical Education Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Prepare background documents, fact sheets, and other communication materials related to Health and Physical Education
Develop positive relationships with program participants by teaching variety of challenging and motivating group fitness formats
Organize studio after each Group Fitness class
Athletic coverage for the University or Appointed high school
Medical record keeping for injuries and rehabilitation
Supervision of clinical experience for athletic training students
Rehab and preventative medicine and injury evaluations
Teach classes in accordance with provided curriculum
Advise students on their progress
Grade assignments and submit final grades on time
Physical Education Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Physical Education
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NSCA, ACSM
Education for Physical Education
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the physical education job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Teaching, Physical Education, Technology, Health Professions, Health Science, Management, Graduate, Communication, Health
Skills for Physical Education
Desired skills for physical education include:
District policies on immunization
Effective classroom management techniques
Emergencies and child abuse/neglect
First aid
Laws
Medication
Regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students
Curriculum and instruction
Evaluation and feedback techniques
Learning theory
Desired experience for physical education includes:
Curriculum and assessment writing experience
Knowledge of fitness activities
Minimum of one personal training certification(s) through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, or NSCA
May be required to work some nights/weekends and sub if needed
Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional
Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics
Physical Education Examples
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Physical Education Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a physical education. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for physical education
- Assists in carrying out daily lessons as organized and planned by the teacher
- Assists the teacher with class procedures
- Assists the teacher with testing and grading procedures
- Works with the teacher in reinforcing class discipline rules
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
- Assists the teacher with developing equipment, playground apparatus, and indoor game activities
- Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe playground environment
- Assists the teacher with special physical education activities and programs
- Performs any other duties as designated by the principal and/or physical education teacher
- Assist PE Instructors in delivering physical activity based psychomotor program for K-5th grade
Qualifications for physical education
- Experience and certifications in specialty
- Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Special Needs and Approval in Physical Education
- Previous experience and knowledge with special education case management, IEP paperwork, and IEP meetings
- Satisfactory completion of physical examination
- Expertise in developing strong classroom community among children (Responsive Classroom)
- Minimum of one fitness instructor certification(s) through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, or NSCA
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of physical education. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for physical education
- Coordinates details of application and interview process for of aforementioned programs as applicable, which may include responding to paper and/or electronic requests for applications, creating and maintaining applicant files, scheduling interviews, making travel and hotel arrangements for interviewees, coordinating printing and distribution of recruitment materials
- Coordinates and/or prepares forms or paperwork regarding appointment, termination, evaluation/grading, credentialing, licensure, malpractice coverage, and training verification of students, interns, residents, and/or fellows
- Prepares or assists in preparation of complex schedules for of aforementioned programs as applicable
- Coordinates organizational details for special events, such as seminars, teaching conferences, lecture series, summer student programs, and recruitment events, which may include preparing calendars, schedules, or promotional announcements for distribution, making travel arrangements for speakers, making arrangements for banquets/meals for large groups, coordinating registration/membership materials
- Coordinates and/or prepares forms or paperwork regarding appointment, termination, rotations, evaluation/grading, credentialing and training verification of students
- 50% time will be providing admin support to 2 or more clinical/education physicians to include all travel arrangements and reimbursements using PeopleSoft, recredentialing, Outlook appointments, physicians on-call scheduling and QGenda
- Be responsible for providing leadership that creates a culture of daily physical activity on the school campus, including guiding PE Instructors during in school and after school activities
- Function as a peer coach with the classroom to teacher to facilitate independence in physical education instruction
- Peer coach uses the COPA Teacher Guide and Advanced Teacher Guide as a training tool to help K-5 grade teachers learn in how to implement a standards based physical education curriculum for their grade level
- Directs the certification of all participants in all extra-curricular activities governed by the Alabama High School Athletic Association following the guidelines of the Alabama State Department of Education and the Mobile County Public School System
Qualifications for physical education
- One to two years of relevant experience teaching group fitness or small-group training
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Physical Education in grades 6-12 or K-12 in Wyoming (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Physical Education in California (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor
- Must be an industry practitioner
- Prior teaching experience of adult learners
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Physical Education Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical education. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for physical education
- Supervises and monitors the athletic insurance and physical examinations required of all athletes and the insurance and contracts associated with driver’s education
- Directs the preparation and distribution, on a regular basis, of notices, forms, supplies, and reminders to principals, athletic directors, coaches, and driver’s education personnel in local schools
- Monitors the collection of monies, payroll expenditures (supplements), transportation, and officials relative to all athletic events and driver’s education
- Prepares and distributes schedules, agendas, and itineraries to the appropriate personnel
- Provides leadership in the development of Course of Study, curriculum materials, and strategies for instruction in physical education and health
- Plans and conducts in-service training through Staff Development for program interpretation and implementation for teachers K-12, health and physical education in both new and existing programs
- Provides assistance with program appraisals
- Observes and monitors teacher implementation of the programs
- Assists in the study, selection, and use of appropriate textbooks, equipment, materials, and resources including community resources
- Be responsible for co-conducting a physical activity and health based afterschool program with 25 students, four days per week
Qualifications for physical education
- MS Degree in discipline
- Appropriate industry license and certification are required
- Completion of a background check
- Submission of an official transcript of relevant degree
- Submission of three letters of professional reference
- Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, or Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Sports Administration, or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Kinesiology, Recreation, or Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Sports Administration
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Physical Education Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of physical education. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for physical education
- Assist with data collection and other activities that promote a culture of daily physical activity and healthy eating on the school campus
- Develop and provide professional development on best practices for all K-12 Health and Physical Education teachers
- Will seek out and apply for grants for Health and Physical Education
- Provide mentorship to new health and physical education teachers
- Provide outreach, guidance, and support to schools in implementing Health and Physical Education curriculum and assessment
- Provide technical assistance and professional development to schools for the development and implementation of best practices in Health and Physical Education
- Collect and analyze school-level data related to Health and Physical Education
- Assist with the development and implementation of internal and external Health and Physical Education communication strategies
- Create and implement physical education instructional resources for use in the classroom
- Create positive educational climate for students and promote good sportsmanship behavior
Qualifications for physical education
- Master’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, or related field
- Pedagogy/teaching methods in elementary physical education
- Assessment in physical education
- Cover letter which expresses your interest in the position and specifically addresses how you meet the requirements of the position
- Current résumé, which includes dates of employment
- At least three professional references, including name, address, and phone number
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Physical Education Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a physical education. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for physical education
- Maintain grades and write report cards
- Follow the school-wide behavior system
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all activities
- Maintain communication with students’ parents or guardian
- Attend all school-wide meetings
- Teach courses in Physical Education/Health/Kinesiology
- Provide innovative, creative, and adapted physical education instruction for special education students
- Utilize appropriate curriculum framework guidelines, standards, policies and procedures to meet the needs of assigned students
- Assess physical and perceptual motor needs of students in order to develop appropriate adaptive physical education programs in physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns
- Develop appropriate instructional goals and objectives for each student based upon assessment and observational data
Qualifications for physical education
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with school staff, students, and PE Instructors
- Experience working in an elementary school setting
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in education, personal training, physical education, social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science
- Available to work a Monday thru Friday schedule
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in education, Spanish or English, social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED required, an Associate’s degree is preferred