Youth Program Coach

Playworks • Indianapolis, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a full school-year commitment, July 2026–June 2027, with the option to return the following year.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass a National Sex Offender Public Registry check, a State criminal check, and an 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth is a plus.

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.
• Guide and mentor the Junior Coaches as they assist in managing games during recess.
• Coach a non-competitive sports team of 3rd and 4th-graders, providing an engaging and positive team experience.
• Maintain communication with Playworks staff, school staff, teachers, and families.
• Organize and manage paperwork.
• Attend regular training sessions provided by Playworks.

Benefits

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, starting at $17.50 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed