What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Assistant position at Downey Unified School District?
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
This is a Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Positions in this classification are part-time, 28 hours per week, 11 months/184 workdays per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of July 27, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of certificated personnel, assist in the elementary physical education program.
FUNCTION & DUTIES
Assist in organizing students into squads or teams. E
Lead warm-up exercises. E
Perform clerical tasks such as taking attendance, recording performance scores or test grades. E
Assist with supervision of physical education activities. E
Confer with physical education teachers regarding students' progress and problems. E
Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch. E
Operate a vehicle to travel to various school sites to conduct work. E
Assist with physical performance testing as directed.
Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
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.
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Methods and techniques of communicating effectively with students.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record keeping techniques.
Ability To
Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Learn the basic methods, procedures and policies of assigned physical education activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch.
Operate a vehicle to travel to school sites to conduct work.
Demonstrate attendance required to perform duties of the position.
Education And Experience, Licenses And Other Requirements
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six months' experience working with children in a recreational or physical education environment.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor classroom/work environment.
Physical Abilities
Standing for extended periods of time; walking or running over rough or uneven surfaces of an athletic field; bending at the waist and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to demonstrate skills and calisthenics; hearing and speaking to exchange information and explain game rules; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; and carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Part-time Employees Earn Up To
Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employee's Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.
Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.
Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits.
01
The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.
Did you read and understand this information?
This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
What is your Driver's License expiration date?
04
How many years of experience working with children in a recreational or physical education environment do you possess? Your answer should be reflected in the work experience on your application.
Describe your experience leading physical education activities, sports, or fitness exercises for large groups of children. Include the activities, the number of students involved, and your role. Your answer should be reflected in the work experience on your application.
06
This is an itinerant position that requires travel between multiple school sites throughout the workday. Employees must be able to travel to assigned locations as needed by private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation. Are you able to meet this requirement?
We are also looking to obtain substitutes in this classification. Following is information regarding substitute positions:
CERTIFICATION By typing your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal.
Only online applications will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
This is a Open recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Positions in this classification are part-time, 28 hours per week, 11 months/184 workdays per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of July 27, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of certificated personnel, assist in the elementary physical education program.
FUNCTION & DUTIES
Assist in organizing students into squads or teams. E
Lead warm-up exercises. E
Perform clerical tasks such as taking attendance, recording performance scores or test grades. E
Assist with supervision of physical education activities. E
Confer with physical education teachers regarding students' progress and problems. E
Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch. E
Operate a vehicle to travel to various school sites to conduct work. E
Assist with physical performance testing as directed.
Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
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.
Knowledge Of
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Methods and techniques of communicating effectively with students.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record keeping techniques.
Ability To
Demonstrate skills required for physical fitness testing or game participation as directed.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Learn the basic methods, procedures and policies of assigned physical education activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Utilize physical education equipment such as game balls, tape measure and stopwatch.
Operate a vehicle to travel to school sites to conduct work.
Demonstrate attendance required to perform duties of the position.
Education And Experience, Licenses And Other Requirements
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six months' experience working with children in a recreational or physical education environment.
Licenses And Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license.
Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor classroom/work environment.
Physical Abilities
Standing for extended periods of time; walking or running over rough or uneven surfaces of an athletic field; bending at the waist and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to demonstrate skills and calisthenics; hearing and speaking to exchange information and explain game rules; seeing to monitor student activities and behavior; and carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Part-time Employees Earn Up To
- 1 paid vacation day per 1 full month of employment
- 1 paid sick leave day per 1 full month of employment with unlimited accumulation
- and paid holidays
Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS (California Public Employee's Retirement System) and Social Security (OASDI). This is a joint contribution plan. To qualify for CalPERS an employee must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or already be a member, if not the employee is eligible for an alternative retirement plan.
Additionally, the District encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the District does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union.
Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Further, substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or District health benefits.
01
The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and may cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section of the application in order to be considered complete. Resumes are not required or reviewed during the application process; therefore, you must ensure the application is complete.
Did you read and understand this information?
- Yes
- No
This position requires the possession of a valid California driver's license. Do you have a VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
- Yes
- No
What is your Driver's License expiration date?
04
How many years of experience working with children in a recreational or physical education environment do you possess? Your answer should be reflected in the work experience on your application.
- None
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 or more years
Describe your experience leading physical education activities, sports, or fitness exercises for large groups of children. Include the activities, the number of students involved, and your role. Your answer should be reflected in the work experience on your application.
06
This is an itinerant position that requires travel between multiple school sites throughout the workday. Employees must be able to travel to assigned locations as needed by private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
We are also looking to obtain substitutes in this classification. Following is information regarding substitute positions:
- Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits, such as, holiday pay, vacation, or insurance.
- Substitute employees DO NOT automatically become regular employees.
- Yes
- No
CERTIFICATION By typing your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal.
- Required Question