B&G Club/Comm Ctr Prog Aid-NE_Corps Program-301

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SALVATION ARMY JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Code  – Title:

Health & Physical Education Instructor

Employee Name:                             Department                           Location:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Atlanta

Job Family:                                       FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT

Reports to:

After School Program Coordinator

Direct Reports:                                                                                     

                                                       Revision Date:

10.17.2012

Job Summary

Supervises & monitors the day-to-day activities of the Health & Physical Education Program; 

maintains all Health & Physical Education equipment and supplies; represents the Boys & Girls Clubs  of Greater Atlanta in the community and builds a professional and positive image of The Salvation Army.

Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is 

intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may 

be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job 

description.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes programs that are in line with the goals and objectives of the organization 

and the program standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of America;

• Plans and implements a program of team and individual sports, fitness, health and nutrition 

activities; conducts, as appropriate, special programs/activities made available thru B&GCA;

• Monitors the H&PE activities; organizes activities and promotes participation in the activities 

in order to encourage safety of the B&GCGA youth;

•  Monitors and directs children’s behavior at all times to ensure compliance with B&GCGA rules;

•  Plans and coordinates game times; prepares and posts a schedule/calendar of events;

•  Assists medical personnel in conducting and follow-up on health and dental exams;

•  Assists in the recruitment, selection and training of H&PE program volunteers, youth leaders and 

staff;

•  Directs and supervises the work of all volunteer, youth leaders and staff in the Program;

• Maintains accountability and inventory of all H&PE equipment, materials and supplies; recommends 

and requisitions supplies and materials as approved; repairs equipment and performs daily 

maintenance if needed;

•  Prepares and submits all required reports on Program activities and attendance;

• Maintains thorough knowledge of all game rules and instructs participants in the same; instructs 

participants in good sportsmanship;

•  Prepares and submits all required reports on Program activities and attendance;

•  Provides formal and informal guidance to individual youth at all times;

•  Ensures age group and gender appropriate activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children 

at all times;

•  Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions;

•  Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth games, fitness and health and nutrition;

Ability to plan, develop, facilitate, and supervise youth games, fitness, and health and nutrition 

activities;

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Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with youth; Ability to recruit, train 

and supervise volunteers;

Ability to ensure the safety of youth participants;

Ability to promote the Club and recruit youth participation; Ability to be organized, responsible 

and creative;

Ability to be a results-oriented performer;

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language;

Ability to use various sports equipment, footballs, baseballs, basketballs and soccer balls, etc..

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, And
One (1)  year experience working with youth development programs, Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, 

skills, and abilities.

Certifications

Valid State Driver’s License

C.P.R. and First Aid Certificaiton

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions. Ability to meet attendance requirements;

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change 

basis.

Work is performed in a normal indoor recreational environment where there may be physical 

discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, 

and the like.

 
Statement of Purpose:

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work 

actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for 

recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a 

guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as 

an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

I have read and understood the Job Description.  A copy of the same has been provided to me.

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