Sports & Fitness Instructor Opportunities

About the role

Concorde Education is seeking experienced and engaging Sports & Fitness Instructors who are interested in providing instructional services for after-school enrichment programs at partner schools.

These programs introduce students to healthy movement, physical fitness, teamwork, and sports fundamentals through structured, age-appropriate activities in a positive learning environment. Assignments are designed to promote confidence, sportsmanship, physical literacy, and lifelong healthy habits while creating an enjoyable after-school experience.

Assignments Scope

Assignment details vary by school and may differ in grade level, schedule, duration, student enrollment, and program focus.

Depending on the specific assignment, instructors may facilitate activities such as:

• Introductory volleyball, basketball, soccer, or other team sports
• General fitness and conditioning
• Agility, balance, coordination, and movement development
• Cardio games and team fitness challenges
• Strength and endurance activities using age-appropriate bodyweight exercises
• Yoga, stretching, flexibility, and mindfulness through movement
• Team-building games and cooperative physical activities
• Sportsmanship, goal setting, and healthy lifestyle education

Responsibilities

Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate sports and fitness instruction.
• Prepare for each instructional session using approved lesson plans, provided curriculum, or instructor-developed activities when appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation while adapting activities for varying ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and reinforce safe participation throughout instructional activities.
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Follow all applicable school policies, site procedures, safety expectations, and emergency protocols.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled instructional sessions.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants typically possess:

• At least 60 completed college credits (or equivalent relevant professional experience where permitted by the assignment)
• Experience coaching, teaching, instructing, or leading youth sports, fitness, recreation, or physical education programs
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, recreation programs, community organizations, or similar settings
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills
• Reliable, professional, and organized work habits

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Certified teachers
• Physical education instructors
• Coaches
• Personal trainers
• Fitness professionals
• Recreation leaders
• Camp counselors
• Kinesiology, exercise science, sports management, education, or health sciences students and graduates
• Former athletes with youth instructional experience

Compensation

Compensation is determined individually for each assignment and may vary based on factors including assignment complexity, instructor qualifications, relevant experience, geographic location, scheduling considerations, specialized expertise, and school partner requirements.

Compensation details are communicated prior to assignment acceptance.

Application and Onboarding

This posting is intended to identify qualified professionals for potential future independent contractor instructional opportunities.

Submitting an application does not create an employment relationship or guarantee placement, assignment offers, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement.

Applicants selected to move forward may be invited to complete additional screening, provide documentation, complete onboarding requirements, and establish an independent contractor profile. Completion of these steps does not guarantee assignment selection.

Assignment offers remain contingent upon factors including program availability, instructor qualifications, school partner approval, scheduling compatibility, successful completion of any legally required background review or clearance process, and final written assignment confirmation.

Applicants should not provide criminal history information unless specifically requested as part of an applicable, legally compliant screening process.

Equal Opportunity

Concorde Education is committed to providing equal opportunity in the selection of independent contractors and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Where applicable, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with governing law, including applicable Fair Chance and Ban-the-Box requirements.