Overview
Physical Education Teacher/Coach Jobs in Locust Valley, NY at Friends Academy
Physical Education Teacher and Coach–2026-2027
School Year: Academic School Year, 2026-2027
Supervisor: Director of Athletics and Physical Education
FLSA: Full Time Exempt
Mission: Guided by our Quaker principles, Friends Academy educates our students to discover and develop the best of who they are and who they can become.
Belief Statement: We achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our diverse and welcoming community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.
Summary
Fiends Academy seeks an energetic collaborative educator, who is current with best practices within secondary school athletics and K-12 physical education, with a focus on
21st-century learning skills. An undergraduate degree is required. Successful experience teaching physical education, experience with early learners and coaching at the secondary level is needed. Successful candidates must have strong organizational, time management skills, and able to supervise students in and out of the classroom. We are looking for someone who is student-centered and excited to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and the community.
Our League: Our athletic teams compete with great success in Section VIII. Though we are one of the smallest schools in the league – and the only independent school – we’ve fielded championship teams in all of our sports. We currently have 20 Varsity Sports and ten middle school sports offered.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Meet the physical demands essential to this position. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Duties may change and other duties may be assigned:
● Dynamic, hands-on Coach/Teacher who emphasizes problem-solving while building relationships with students.
● Commitment to professional development and athletics curriculum development
● Motivates students through age-appropriate student physical fitness.
● The physical education teacher will, in accordance with each individual student’s ability, develop motor skills, strength, agility, poise, and coordination
● Demonstrates knowledge of grade-level physical education activities including individual, dual and/or team sports to promote physical activity and develop motor skills, physical development, and proper exercise through physical fitness
● Develops innovative instructional methodologies that are reflective of research and best practices for students to engage in physical education and takes all precautions to provide for the health and safety of the students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
● Teaches Four sections of physical education and advisor to Upper School students
● Coach middle school sports and at least two varsity sports
● Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position, and supports and contributes to the life of the school
Education and/or Experience:
A minimum of three years experience teaching and coaching high school sports is preferred.
Sports experience should be Baseball and Football.
Bachelor’s Degree Required- preferred physical education degree
Background screening required (fingerprinting)
Interested candidates should submit a resume with a cover letter for consideration by July 1, 2026, to [email protected]. We are unable to accept paper resumes or phone inquiries about this position.
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Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $73,000-$80,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.The actual compensation will be based on the candidates’ relevant and transferable years of service, and other factors, which include internal peer equity, the market and other organizational considerations. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to
15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Able to move around and across the campus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Employees may be exposed to inclement weather and to bloodborne pathogens.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program.
Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends
Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
We invite you to visit our FA Diversity, Equity + Inclusion webpage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you coached baseball?
- Have you coached football?
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Physical education: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Company: Friends Academy
Location: Locust Valley, NY
