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How much do physical education intern jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical education intern in Decatur, AL is $35,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,400.00 and $43,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical education intern?

A Physical Education Intern assists teachers in planning and conducting physical education classes, helping students improve their fitness levels and sports skills. They may also support activity supervision, equipment management, and student engagement. The role provides hands-on experience in teaching, coaching, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Interns often work under the guidance of a certified PE teacher and may assist in assessments, lesson planning, and event coordination. This position is ideal for those pursuing a career in education, coaching, or sports management.

What types of responsibilities can I expect as a physical education intern?

As a Physical Education Intern, you can expect to assist the lead teacher with planning and conducting physical activities, setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring student safety during classes. You'll often help supervise groups, demonstrate exercises or sports skills, and support students individually or in small groups. These duties provide valuable hands-on experience in teaching and classroom management. Interns frequently work closely with both faculty and students, gaining insight into educational best practices and school teamwork. This experience is excellent preparation for a future career as a physical education teacher or youth sports coach.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical education intern?

To thrive as a Physical Education Intern, you need a solid understanding of basic fitness concepts, sports rules, and instructional techniques, often evidenced by coursework or a degree track in physical education or a related field. Familiarity with gym equipment, activity planning software, and youth sport safety certifications (such as CPR/First Aid) is often expected. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills help you engage students and support lead teachers effectively. These skills are essential for creating a safe, motivating environment that fosters student participation and development.

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Infographic showing various Physical Education Intern job openings in Decatur, AL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,720 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Supervisory Interdisciplinary

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Redstone Arsenal, AL • On-site

$130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

About the Position: This is a full time, permanent position with US Army Corps of Engineers.The incumbent serves as the Chief, Construction & Service Support Branch.Qualifications:Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Current Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Supervisory Civil Engineer, Supervisory Mechanical Engineer, Supervisory Electrical Engineer:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern, Engineer in Training, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test - Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, or any other written test required for professional registration, by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses - Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in A above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
4. Related curriculum - Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
Basic Requirement for Supervisory Architect:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:
(1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or
(2) Experience: 1 year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Complete quality assurance analysis to ensure all construction projects are compliant with policies, contract specifications, and engineering and technical documentation; 2. Perform leadership or supervisory duties such as evaluate performance, interview prospective employees, or determine training needs; 3. Demonstrate construction field management skills like, track budgets, schedule projects, or enforce guidelines; 4. Draft procedures related to construction and contract management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Competence

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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