PE Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Education (PE) Coach – Sports Development & Athletics (Grades 3–9)
Location: Leesburg
Position Type: Full-Time
School: First Trinity Academy

First Trinity Academy is a private school focused on academic excellence, leadership, character development, and well-rounded student growth. Through small class sizes and meaningful student engagement, we strive to build confident, disciplined, and healthy young leaders both inside and outside the classroom.

We are seeking an energetic, inspiring, and highly engaging Physical Education Coach to teach students in grades 3 through 9 .

The ideal candidate is passionate about youth athletics and capable of teaching both the theory and practical application of sports . This coach should know how to develop students’ athletic skills, teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, discipline, and game understanding through structured instruction and active participation.

This role includes teaching students how to properly play and understand sports such as:

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Flag Football

The coach will also organize and lead school athletic activities and special events, including a large annual Field Day/Sports Day event where families can attend and watch students demonstrate their skills and participate in organized competitions.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE and sports instruction to grades 3–9
• Instruct students in the rules, techniques, strategies, and skills of multiple sports
• Teach proper athletic fundamentals including coordination, conditioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Lead structured drills, scrimmages, and skill-building exercises
• Maintain strong classroom and gymnasium management
• Encourage student participation, confidence, discipline, and healthy competition
• Organize school-wide athletic events, competitions, and Field Day activities
• Coordinate sporting activities where parents and families can attend and support students
• Promote physical fitness, leadership, and character development
• Ensure safety procedures and proper use of equipment at all times
• Participate in school meetings, events, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Education, or related field (required)
• Florida teaching certification preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of basketball, volleyball, soccer, and flag football fundamentals and coaching techniques
• Excellent leadership and classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and engage elementary and middle school students
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Prior coaching or athletic instruction experience preferred

I deal Candidate

• Passionate about youth athletics and student development
• Highly energetic, structured, and engaging
• Able to teach both sports theory and practical athletic skills
• Encourages teamwork, discipline, and confidence in students
• Strong role model with professional leadership presence
• Strong classroom management skills
• Creative in organizing athletic activities and student events

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Small class sizes and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to build and grow the school’s athletics culture and programs

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