Bilingual Mandarin and English Recess Coach

About the role

Kids in the Game is hiring a bilingual Mandarin and English Recess Coach for PS 184M in New York City, working from September 2024 through June 2025. The coach leads group games during the school day, promoting physical activity and positive interaction among children from pre-K to middle school, and adapts activities to the needs of children with different abilities. The position is part-time, at 10-15 hours per week, mostly 3-5 days per week for 2-3 hours between 9am and 2pm.

Key responsibilities

• Teach physical fitness, health education, rhythm, dance and individual and team sports through the Kids in the Game curriculum
• Plan a balanced recess and physical education program with other staff
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain the basics of sports, games, rhythm and body movement
• Give individualized and small-group instruction suited to each child's developmental needs
• Provide safety instruction and check equipment and field areas
• Manage children's behaviour and evaluate each child's progress, sharing reports with school administrators and the program team
• Work with school administrators on evaluation methods and communicate with parents and school counselors

Required profile

• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in physical education is highly preferred
• At least two years of experience leading physical education and fitness classes in school-based settings
• Positive group management shown in a structured interview and demo
• Able to work independently and in a team, adapting to solo or co-led classes

What we offer

• Part-time, hourly pay of $23-$29 depending on experience and background in school-based or PE instruction
• The chance to work in diverse communities across New York City

To apply, send your resume by email to the recruiter named in the original posting.