PE Coach

Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Training & development

Tuition assistance

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

Ideal 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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