Gritness PE Coach

About Youth Mentoring Partnership (YMP)

At Youth Mentoring Partnership, we give kids the tools they need to succeed through sports and fitness. Our mission is driven by our core values: Goals, Grit, Gratitude, and Mentoring. We partner with schools to support students—especially those from vulnerable populations—by delivering high-energy, intense fitness physical education programs that teach students how to connect physical hard work to successful habits in life.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and energetic Gritness PE Coach to join our team. In this role, you'll work in PE classrooms and afterschool programs, implementing YMP’s fitness and mentoring curriculum in collaboration with teachers and school staff. You’ll use sports and intense physical fitness to build meaningful relationships and help students grow physically, emotionally, and socially. We partner with Coach Across America () and AmeriCorps (), to give qualified candidates the opportunity to work on the frontlines with some of Southeastern Pennsylvania area's most vulnerable youth, addressing education and social inequities and form life-changing relationships with young people.

Needed skills

• Mentorship- Fostering self-esteem and confidence through physical activities and teamwork. In order to make a positive impact, you need to exude positive energy when around the students.
• Instruction- Teach a variety of fitness activities and games, ensuring all participants are engaged regardless of skill level.
• Assessment- Monitor and assess participants progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement
• Flexibility—working with kids can be unpredictable, you need to be able to think on your feet and make any adjustments needed in order to keep the students engaged.
• Collaboration—all of our work is done in teams, making teamwork and collaboration a key to success in implementing our program. You need to be comfortable working within small and large groups to plan and execute workouts and 3G lessons.
• Communication—for things to run smoothly, there needs to be an open line of communication. You need to communicate with team members, other staff members, teachers, students, and athletes you work with. Open and consistent communication will ensure that everyone is prepared for the day’s plans.
• Grit—to make an impact on the students we work with, you need to be able to demonstrate what the 3 Gs look like. Whether it is through the workouts we do with students or life experiences, you need to be able to show the students what it means to have grit.

Position Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass all required background clearances
• Available to work full-time during school hours
• Able to coach one afterschool sport a year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• "This position requires the ability to travel to Philadelphia, PA; Exton, PA; and Coatesville, PA. Are you able to travel to these locations with as little as one week's notice?

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19143: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person