Playworks
Apply to be an AmeriCorps Playworks Coach today to change the lives of kids in your community tomorrow!
https://www.playworks.org/about/careers/americorps/ At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.
We create a place for every kid on the playground to get active, build valuable skills, connect, and have fun. Playworks Coaches are AmeriCorps members. As an AmeriCorps member, you will join nearly 300,000 other members and over one million alumni nationally who have committed their time and talents to strengthen communities. How You’ll Make An Impact
Create a safe and welcoming recess on the playground by being a caring role model to ensure that every kid plays every day. Implement a youth leadership program by providing student leadership opportunities at recess and facilitating training for a cohort of students before or after school. Enlist and coach students in interscholastic/developmental sports leagues that might include basketball, volleyball, or soccer. Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers. Participate in national days of service and some weekend service projects in the greater community. Organize program schedules, track your hours, and collect and enter important program data. Essential Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status High school diploma or equivalent Commitment to fulfilling your entire term of service with the ability to serve your scheduled hours consistently Experience leading or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth Must be an organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands Experience using technology required to input program data and communicate with other team members Deep commitment to national and community service as demonstrated through volunteerism or other service work Experience interacting with communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site Criminal history background checks are conducted on all AmeriCorps members when an offer is made. Successful completion of a Tuberculosis (TB) test and CPR and First Aid certification upon hire Benefits Of Being An AmeriCorps Member At Playworks
A modest monthly living stipend between $3,100 and $3,200 paid out semi-monthly. Medical health insurance for member at no cost. Access to Dental and Vision insurance at a low cost. Monthly gas and technology allowance. $5176.5 Education award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education-related expenses after successful completion of your service year. Child care expense reimbursement if you qualify. Enrollment as an AmeriCorps service member. Leadership skill development and valuable experience for a career in education and youth development. You’ll make a lasting difference in children’s lives and your community. Service Environment:
This position operates in a K-12 school environment, both indoors and outdoors. Typical Physical And Mental Demands This position requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand for extended periods at times; walk on a school site in various weather conditions; to climb stairs at some sites; 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. Playworks provides reasonable accommodations to applicants, members, and employees as required by law. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview, service, or enrollment process. Playworks is an equal opportunity program, available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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https://www.playworks.org/about/careers/americorps/ At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.
We create a place for every kid on the playground to get active, build valuable skills, connect, and have fun. Playworks Coaches are AmeriCorps members. As an AmeriCorps member, you will join nearly 300,000 other members and over one million alumni nationally who have committed their time and talents to strengthen communities. How You’ll Make An Impact
Create a safe and welcoming recess on the playground by being a caring role model to ensure that every kid plays every day. Implement a youth leadership program by providing student leadership opportunities at recess and facilitating training for a cohort of students before or after school. Enlist and coach students in interscholastic/developmental sports leagues that might include basketball, volleyball, or soccer. Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers. Participate in national days of service and some weekend service projects in the greater community. Organize program schedules, track your hours, and collect and enter important program data. Essential Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status High school diploma or equivalent Commitment to fulfilling your entire term of service with the ability to serve your scheduled hours consistently Experience leading or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth Must be an organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands Experience using technology required to input program data and communicate with other team members Deep commitment to national and community service as demonstrated through volunteerism or other service work Experience interacting with communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site Criminal history background checks are conducted on all AmeriCorps members when an offer is made. Successful completion of a Tuberculosis (TB) test and CPR and First Aid certification upon hire Benefits Of Being An AmeriCorps Member At Playworks
A modest monthly living stipend between $3,100 and $3,200 paid out semi-monthly. Medical health insurance for member at no cost. Access to Dental and Vision insurance at a low cost. Monthly gas and technology allowance. $5176.5 Education award that can be used for eligible student loans, tuition, and other education-related expenses after successful completion of your service year. Child care expense reimbursement if you qualify. Enrollment as an AmeriCorps service member. Leadership skill development and valuable experience for a career in education and youth development. You’ll make a lasting difference in children’s lives and your community. Service Environment:
This position operates in a K-12 school environment, both indoors and outdoors. Typical Physical And Mental Demands This position requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand for extended periods at times; walk on a school site in various weather conditions; to climb stairs at some sites; 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. Playworks provides reasonable accommodations to applicants, members, and employees as required by law. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview, service, or enrollment process. Playworks is an equal opportunity program, available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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