Homeschool PE Instructor - Seasonal

Homeschool Physical Education (PE) Instructor 

(Seasonal, Variable Hours**, Nonexempt)  Must be 18 years or older.

Compensation Rate: $15.00 per hour             Closing Date: 08/22/2025

**Must be available weekday afternoons, when the Homeschool PE course takes place.   

Position Purpose: To assist the Manhattan Parks & Recreation Department (MPRD) staff in delivering a quality Physical Education (PE) curriculum for homeschooled youth.

Job Duties

• Deliver homeschool PE class sessions with Lead Instructor, using program lesson plan as written by MPRD Staff.
• Interact with children aged 5-14 in an active learning environment.
• Notify, instruct, and correct participant behavior that is inconsistent with program rules in a fair, measured, and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with participants, parents, and coworkers. 
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees,?department personnel, and the public (participants, parents, etc.). Engage with these individuals in a helpful, courteous, and respectful manner.   
• Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the MPRD’s mission.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications

• Possess the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Friendly and energetic demeanor
• Experience working with diverse sets of school-aged youth
• A high level of patience 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Background in Physical Education or pursuing study in Physical Education or similar field of study 

Other Information 

• This is not a KPERS-covered position 
• Must pass a background check 

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed at the Eisenhower Recreation Center 
• Work is performed on weekday afternoons
• Noise level and activity level will be varied
• Stands, walks, sits, uses hands, handles, feels, speaks, hears, climbs stairs, pushes, pulls, or lifts up to 50 pounds

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Employment is contingent upon your unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and providing documentation establishing your identity and authority to work within the time period specified by law. Must pass all pre-employment tests including all applicable background checks.