TITLE:                                              Recess Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:                      

• Must be at least 18 years of age or have completed the 12th grade.

• Knowledge and experience working with children in coordinating games and sports.

• Consideration will be given to any experience which provides knowledge, skill and ability in a skill area in which instruction is to be given.

• Working irregular hours, split shifts and possible afterschool or evenings may be required.

• This is a seasonal/on-demand part time position based on program offerings.

• Computer skills required for program planning and information.

• Available for alll recess periods each school day throughout the year.

• Desire to learn skills to support recess programming.

• Ability to engage and inspire kindergarten through 8^th grade students.  

• Ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible and creative problem solving.

REPORTS TO:                                 Principal

GOAL:          

The Recess Coach partners with the Playworks Site Coordinator in the implementation of structured recess program during the “TeamUp” weeks when the Site Coordinator is on-site.  The Recess Coach (Recess Team) facilitates recess and the management of Junior Coaches during the “School Implementation” weeks when the Playworks Site Coordinator is not on-site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Site Coordinator to manage all recess periods and the Junior Coach Program during “TeamUp” implementation weeks.

• Independently manage all recess periods and the management and supervision of Junior Coaches during “School Implementation” weeks.

• Model Playworks core values, program implementation, group management, and rapport building strategies for students and school staff.

• Meet with Site-Coordinator for coaching, feedback, and best practice sharing during “TeamUp” weeks.

• Attend Playworks TeamUp trainings which may take place during or out of school time.

• Meet monthly with Recess Coach Manager (school administrator) regarding program quality.

• Must participate in ongoing coaching and consultation in game facilitation, group management, safety and systems.

• Youth leadership, and program assessment are provided throughout the school year

• Must access and follow Playworks Playbook, Recess Coach Manual, and TeamUp resources

• Must participate in Playworks local community and national network

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Keeps informed on the latest research, trends, and developments in all areas of education.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Classified Hourly Placement Schedule grade 4.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.