Youth Program Coach

About the role

Playworks is hiring full-time coaches to work at elementary schools, leading games, supporting positive behavior, and helping create a fun and inclusive recess environment. This is a hands-on, outdoor role where you’ll build relationships with students and help them develop teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun recess for all students by organizing and leading various games and activities.
• Be a role model and actively participate in the games to ensure every child has a positive experience.
• Teach students a variety of games to play during recess, promoting physical activity, cooperation, and fair play.
• Help students build confidence and develop skills that they can apply during playtime.
• Lead a youth leadership program for 4th- and 5th-graders, training them to become coaches like you. Guide and mentor the Junior Coaches as they assist in managing games during recess.
• Through this program, students develop valuable skills in conflict resolution, leadership, and more.
• Coach a non-competitive sports team of 4th and 5th graders, providing an inclusive and positive team experience. Most students are beginners, so your focus will be on fostering enjoyment, skill development, and teamwork.
• Maintain communication with Playworks staff, school staff, teachers, and families.
• Organize and manage paperwork.
• Attend regular training sessions provided by Playworks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth is a plus.
• Candidates must pass a National Sex Offender Public Registry, State criminal check, and FBI background check.
• Successful completion of a TB test and CPR/First Aid certification upon hire (offered by Playworks).
• Reliable transportation to reach your assigned school(s) is required.
• This is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll be on your feet, leading games, and playing with students every day.

Benefits

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, at $21.88–$27.88 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, HSA, disability, life insurance, and employee-funded pre-tax health and childcare spending accounts.
• Paid vacation for all school breaks during the school year (5+ weeks).
• Room for career growth within our organization.
• Professional development and networking opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• This is a full school-year commitment, August 2026–June 2027, with the option to return the following year.