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Sports Programs Specialist / Physical Education Teacher Assistant 

This position requires an energetic, organized, and highly motivated Sports Programs Specialist / Physical Education Teacher Assistant to support our elementary physical education program, lunchtime sports activities, and after-school sports clinics.

The candidate must be passionate about working with children, has experience in education, and possesses a strong athletic and/or professional sports background. This individual will help foster a positive school culture through movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy active living.

Position Overview

  • The Physical Education Teacher Assistant & Sports Programs Specialist will work collaboratively with the Physical Education Department and school administration to:

  • Support daily physical education classes

  • Assist with skill development and sports instruction

  • Organize and supervise lunchtime sports activities

  • Plan and lead after-school sports clinics and intramurals

  • Promote student participation, teamwork, confidence, and physical wellness

  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students

Key Responsibilities

  • Physical Education Support

    • Assist the Physical Education teacher during elementary gym classes

    • Help prepare and organize equipment, stations, and lesson materials

    • Demonstrate drills, exercises, warm-ups, and sport-specific techniques

    • Support differentiated instruction for students with varying skill levels and abilities

    • Reinforce school expectations related to teamwork, sportsmanship, inclusion, and safety

    • Supervise students during transitions, gym activities, and outdoor programming

    • Replace physical education teacher when they are absent

  • Lunchtime Sports Activities

    • Organize and supervise structured lunchtime sports and recreational activities

    • Encourage broad student participation and positive peer interaction

    • Create engaging age-appropriate activities for elementary students

    • Manage equipment setup, storage, and daily organization

    • Maintain a safe and respectful environment during all activities

  • After-School Sports Clinics & Intramurals
    • Plan and lead after-school sports clinics, practices, and intramural programs
    • Develop progressive training sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, conditioning, and game strategy
    • Design age-appropriate drills for sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, track and field, fitness training, and other school-based athletic programs
    • Teach proper athletic techniques, movement patterns, coordination, agility, and sport fundamentals
    • Monitor student progress and adapt activities to support varying skill levels
    • Prepare practice plans and maintain organized routines and schedules
    • Help coordinate equipment, team organization, schedules, and communication with families when needed
  • Safety & Student Development
    • Ensure all activities follow school safety protocols and standards
    • Monitor student well-being and respond appropriately to injuries or incidents
    • Promote positive coaching methods and student confidence
    • Serve as a positive role model for students both on and off the field/gym

Safety & Student Development

  • Ensure all activities follow school safety protocols and standards
  • Monitor student well-being and respond appropriately to injuries or incidents
  • Promote positive coaching methods and student confidence
  • Serve as a positive role model for students both on and off the field/gym

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school, camp, coaching, or educational setting

  • Previous teaching experience or educational support experience required

  • Professional, competitive, collegiate, or high-level sports background strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of physical education principles, sports training, and youth athletic development

  • Ability to plan and implement structured drills, practices, and movement activities

  • Strong classroom and behavior management skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude

  • Ability to motivate and engage young students in physical activity

  • Current CPR/First Aid certification is necessary 

  • Bilingualism - French is necessary 

Characteristics

The ideal candidate:

  • Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and professionalism
  • Is enthusiastic about athletics, wellness, and child development
  • Creates an inclusive and encouraging environment for all students
  • Understands the importance of balancing competition, teamwork, and fun
  • Is organized, dependable, and flexible within a dynamic school environment

Schedule

  • Approximately 27–32 hours per week

  • Combination of school-day support, lunchtime supervision, and after-school programming

  • Some flexibility may be required depending on sports schedules and special events

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their résumé and cover letter to mdoughan@ssamontreal.org. Please include "Sports Program Specialist" in the subject line.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students and community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Lunch & Recess Monitor

Monday to Friday position from 9:30 AM – 3:20 PM.

The morning recess runs from 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM and 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM. The staggered lunch hours begin at 11:30 AM and end at 1:30 PM. The afternoon recess runs from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM.

The Monitor ensures that the students walk to recess and lunch appropriately, sit and eat with their lunchtime supervising staff member in a reasonable manner, and get ready to go to class following our timetable. The Monitor engages with students outdoors during recess, supports positive interactions among students on the playground, and keeps a watchful eye on all students in order to ensure healthy play and prevent issues from escalating.

The emphasis is on maintaining a positive, kind and respectful environment, knowing that lunch and recess are times when students require clear structure and guidelines to follow the routines.

Interested candidates must have prior experience with young children ages 5-12 in a school, camp, or coaching environment.

Please submit your candidacy to our Dean of Students Kris Schicchi.