Playworks
SiteCoordinator
“Site Coordinator at Playworks. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. provide on-site and virtual consultation by teaming up with schools and youth partners to provide consultation and professional development to staff that fosters physical activity through play-based learning. work directly with a designated school's administration, teachers, and recess teams to provide expertise o”
What You'll Achieve.
develop and sustain a positive classroom and recess experience; program quality goals
Industry & Context.
flexible, creative problem-solving
walk on a school site in various weather to climb stairs at some to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, and, dependent on assignment the employee may occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
daily access to reliable transportation is required, Requires flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment, Ability to work from home if needed
Nice to Have
highly organized, great at multitasking, attention to detail, ability to manage time and multiple priorities, proven experience and success in managing dynamic programming, staying up to date on administrative responsibilities, motivated self-starter with the ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible, creative problem-solving
What You'll Do.
provide on-site and virtual consultation by teaming up with schools and youth partners to provide consultation and professional development to staff that fosters physical activity through play-based learning
work directly with a designated school's administration
and recess teams to provide expertise on Playworks best practices
model and teach the strategies
and systems to develop and sustain a positive classroom and recess experience
Plan and implement a consultative play-based program at two to four public elementary schools
Coordination with administration
and recess teams for scheduling programmatic delivery in person or virtually
Collect and maintain paperwork
including organizing and keeping current on daily
Maintain communication between Playworks staff
Plan and implement the learning units and recess staff trainings for program components
Deliver onsite and/or virtual coaching
and modeling to School Personnel regarding implementation of the following components
With School Personnel
create and develop a safe recess experience and coach recess staff to implement
With School Personnel
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
coordinate and lead instructional classes in person or virtually with elementary grade-level students and their teacher in skills building
and recess activities
Model Playworks core values
program implementation
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
Consistently represent Playworks’ brand in a professional manner
Design 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
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
Provide timely client communication
proactive internal Playworks communication and timely reporting
Collect and maintain paperwork including organizing daily
and monthly schedules
Support school recruitment administration that may include
school contact research
analyzing outreach data
attending local conferences and resource fairs
Provide Playworks Program Manager with weekly observational updates on program quality and partner in consultation priorities to schools
Support in delivering corporate engagements to adults
such as School Beautification
in person or virtually
Support the regional team and the national program department with the delivery of programmatic learning
and management resources
and contribute to the development and continued quality improvement of the Playworks curriculum
Participate in fundraising projects and events
End of the Year Appeal and annual events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
teaming up with schools and youth partners; work directly with a designated school's administration, teachers, and recess teams; Coordination with administration, educators, and recess teams; Maintain communication between Playworks staff, school staff, teachers, and volunteers; Provide the Playworks Program Manager with observation notes; Facilitate training(s) with the Program Manager for school staff; Design a program schedule with input and support from school administration; Communicate with school administration regarding program implementation logistics and management support needs; Support the regional team and the national program department
Communication Scope
timely client communication; proactive internal Playworks communication
Process & Methodology
process management, resource planning
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