Job Description

Job Location: Stockton - CA 95206,

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Youth Enrichment & Recess Leader

About Brains and Motion Education

Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and unleash the potential within every student?

At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content to local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn't just about gaining knowledge—it's about having fun, staying active, and making lasting memories!

Our on-campus programs are located at local schools, providing a safe, engaging environment where students can thrive alongside their peers. We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students across more than 1,000 schools. Whether through multi-sport programs or guided recess, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the physical and social tools to thrive.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in youth sports, join us in shaping the future of active learning!

Job Description

We are seeking energetic and dynamic Youth Enrichment & Recess Leaders to direct structured play and active learning programs. In this position, you will lead engaging group games, facilitate outdoor physical activity, and foster a welcoming, supportive space where elementary and middle school students can build social skills, teamwork, and healthy habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Active Play: Plan and run structured playground games, sports drills, and group activities for gatherings of 20+ students, keeping safety and participation top priorities.
• Maintain positive Play Environments: Demonstrate strong behavior modeling, promote constructive conflict resolution, and ensure all children feel included and encouraged.
• Lead Daily Activities: Introduce new daily games and rotation schedules to maintain high energy and consistent student engagement throughout recess and after-school hours.
• Deliver Physical Education Content: Lead physical fitness and developmental movement routines tailored to diverse grade levels and skill abilities.
• Build Community Connections: Communicate clearly with school administrators, staff, parents, and colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and program alignment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 48 completed college semester units, an Associate degree (or higher), or the ability to pass a district paraprofessional assessment in compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in youth development, recreational coaching, camp counseling, or after-school settings preferred.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Exceptional group management capabilities with proven success guiding groups of 20+ children simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to modify physical activities and sports so students of all background levels and abilities can actively participate.
• Strong intercultural competence and experience working alongside diverse student groups.
• Conversational and written fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Capacity to remain on your feet outdoors for extended shifts, actively demonstrate sports/games, and lift or transport program materials up to 25 lbs regularly (and up to 40 lbs periodically).
• Dependable transportation to and from assigned school locations.
• Valid driver’s license or government-issued state identification.
• Successful completion of standard background check processes (including Live Scan screening).

Details

• Wage: $25 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, During the hours between 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (28.75 hours/week)

• Job Type: Part-time

Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and, where applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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