About this role
Requisition ID: 25435 Work Location: BENNETT ELEMENTARY City: FT LAUDERDALE POSITION GOAL The Supplemental - Sports Academy Coach is responsible for facilitating structured, age-appropriate recreational sports, physical fitness, and wellness activities as part of the school's after-school Sports Academy. The position focuses on introducing and developing fundamental movement skills, sport-specific techniques, physical fitness, teamwork, confidence, and healthy lifestyle habits through engaging, inclusive, noncompetitive activities. Unlike traditional MSAA athletic coaching positions, the Sports Academy Instructor does not manage competitive athletic teams or participate in interscholastic competitions. Instruction follows a recreational, enrichment-based model like school-sponsored clubs, physical education activities, and skill-development clinics.
- ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
- Be eligible or hold a Valid Florida Department of Education Educator Certificate Be eligible or hold a Valid Athletic Coaching Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education Demonstrated knowledge of recreational sports, physical education, fitness, wellness, or youth enrichment activities.
- Experience working with school-aged children or adolescents.
- Ability to provide age-appropriate instruction and maintain effective student supervision.
Knowledge of basic safety procedures and positive student behavior management. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATIONS LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR Benett Elementary School’s Sports Academy is an innovative K-5 program that promotes fitness, wellness, teamwork, and leadership through daily fitness activities, hands-on learning, and family engagement opportunities.
Students will build healthy habits and leadership skills while exploring future opportunities in sports and wellness. This is affiliated with the Ft. Lauderdale Sports Academy Innovative Program. Advertisement Window: 11/13/2026 - Open Until Filled Work Calendar: Temporary/Subs Classification: Nonexempt Compensation New Hire Teacher Salary Information - Click Here Classroom Monitor Hourly Rate Information - Click Here