Instructional Assistant-Physical Education 29430

at  Poway Unified School District

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification and two years experience or training working with youth in an organized sport or recreational setting.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Rules and basic officiating techniques for appropriate team sports.
Various equipment used in a physical education program.
Child growth and development patterns.
Physical fitness requirements.
Physical education activities and exercises.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic office practices, procedures and equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist and participate in teaching individual or team sports and other physical fitness activities; lead warm up or stretching activities. E
Emphasize appropriate safety practices; perform safety check on equipment and field area to assure the overall safety of students; order equipment as needed. E
Select and organize materials for student use in a variety of physical education activities. E
Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. E
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, preparing and maintaining records, charts and files; maintain assigned daily activity records. E
Administer basic first aid to injured students. E
Assist in planning and preparing program activities; administer and score physical fitness tests as required. E
Recognize various levels of physical capabilities of students. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an “E” which identifies essential duties required of the classification,