Playworks
YouthProgramCoach
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“Youth Program Coach at Playworks. Skills: Youth leadership, Game facilitation, Behavioral support. Create fun recess for all students. Organize and lead various games”
What You'll Achieve.
Create a fun recess environment; Help students develop teamwork skills; Help students develop leadership skills; Help students develop conflict resolution skills
Industry & Context.
Physically active role, Outdoor role, Full school-year commitment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Pass National Sex Offender Public Registry check, Pass State criminal check, Pass FBI background check, Reliable transportation
Nice to Have
Experience working with youth
What You'll Do.
Create fun recess for all students
Organize and lead various games
Teach students a variety of games
Promote physical activity
Help students build confidence
Develop skills for playtime
Lead a youth leadership program
Mentor Junior Coaches
Assist in managing games
Coach a non-competitive sports team
Foster skill development
Maintain communication with Playworks staff
Maintain communication with school staff
Maintain communication with teachers
Organize training sessions
Manage training sessions
Attend training sessions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Playworks staff; School staff; Teachers
Full Job Description
Youth Program Coach (also known as a Program Coordinator) Full-time, starting at $17.50 per hour, 40 hours per week Positions available in the Greater Indianapolis Area Now hiring for the 2026-27 school year! Do you enjoy working with kids and being active throughout the day? Playworks is hiring full-time coaches to work at elementary schools, leading games, supporting positive behavior, and helping create a fun and engaging 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. What we offer: Full-time position, 40 hours per week, starting at $17.50 per hour. At Playworks, our starting salary takes into consideration internal pay scales, geographic pay differential, and robust external market data. We highly value transparency in compensation and are therefore committed to adhering to established compensation pay points. 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, July 2026–June 2027, with the option to return the following year. Responsibilities: As a Playworks Coach, you will be responsible for implementing the following components of our program: Recess: 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. Class Game Time: 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 duri
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