Site Coordinator Colorado

About the role

Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. Learn about the energetic, creative people working to ensure every kid has the chance to play—every day.

Program Implementation

• Plan and implement a consultative play-based program at two to four public elementary schools.
• Coordinate with administration, educators, and recess teams for scheduling programmatic delivery in person or virtually.
• Collect and maintain paperwork, including organizing and keeping current on daily, weekly, monthly schedules, meeting agendas, notes, and data.
• Maintain communication between Playworks staff, school staff, teachers, and volunteers.
• Plan and implement the learning units and recess staff trainings for program components.
• Deliver onsite and/or virtual coaching, consultation, and modeling to School Personnel regarding implementation of the following components:
  • Recess - Create and develop a safe recess experience and coach recess staff to implement.
  • Student leadership program - Organize an in-person or virtual “Junior Coach” student leadership program by facilitating training as well as coaching staff to supervise and manage Junior Coaches roles in the classroom and recess.
  • Instructional classes (Class Game Time) - Coordinate and lead instructional classes in person or virtually with elementary grade-level students and their teacher in skills building, cooperative games, and recess activities.

Coaching

• Model Playworks core values, program implementation, group management, and rapport-building strategies for School Personnel.
• Provide school personnel with action plans and feedback regarding program implementation.
• Lead monthly meetings with school personnel to discuss best practices for program implementation and program quality goals.
• Provide the Playworks Program Manager with observation notes and program strategy for program quality consultation priorities to the school.
• Facilitate training(s) with the Program Manager for school staff.

School Partnership

• Consistently represent Playworks’ brand in a professional manner.
• Create a program schedule with input and support from school administration.
• Communicate with school administration regarding program implementation logistics and management support needs.
• Facilitate school’s transition to other Playworks training, programs, and products in preparation for the future school year.
• Showcase Playworks services in additional prospective schools to assist with an existing school recruitment strategy for growing TeamUp services within the region.

Regional Support

• Support in delivering corporate engagements to adults, such as School Beautification, Play Days, and Corporate Recess, in person or virtually.
• Support the regional team and the national program department with the delivery of programmatic learning, pre-service training, and management resources, and contribute to the development and continued quality improvement of the Playworks curriculum.
• Participate in fundraising projects and events, i.e., End of the Year Appeal and annual events.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven organizational skills in meeting or exceeding expectations in production of timely planning and deliverables such as program plans, reports, and observational notes.
• Extensive knowledge of youth development principles and practices.
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with small and large groups of children.
• Experience working collaboratively with adults and facilitating trainings for adults.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate small and large group presentations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal leadership and teams and external clients through excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into school communities.
• Knowledge of computer and internet-based programs, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Drive, and virtual meeting platforms such as Google Meets and Zoom.
• This position requires travel to various regional locations. School sites may be widely dispersed in the city/region; therefore, daily access to reliable transportation is required.
• Requires flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to work from home if needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• The starting salary for this position is $22.45/hr.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) retirement savings plan with 1% employer match, life insurance, employee-funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts.
• Generous Flexible PTO policy and paid sick and holiday leave.

About Playworks

At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We create a place for every kid on the playground to be active and have fun by partnering with schools, districts, and after-school programs through services including digital engagement, on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support play, and consultative partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Playworks encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, faith, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. Playworks evaluates all candidates for employment, volunteering opportunities, or board service on a merit basis.