Site Coordinator Minnesota

About Playworks

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. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services, including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

Site Coordinator

Full-Time, Exempt | Twin Cities Metro

About Playworks

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. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services, including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

In Minnesota, Playworks partners with schools serving over 25,000 children each year . We're part of a national network that reaches hundreds of thousands of students, and locally, we're recognized for piloting new ideas, building strong partnerships, and helping schools create playful cultures.

This role is based in the Twin Cities metro , where you'll work hands-on with schools and also help bring our community together through events and conferences that celebrate student leadership.

About The Position

As a Site Coordinator , you serve as an on-site consultant and coach to elementary and middle school staff who support recess and play-based learning. You'll partner with teachers and administrators at four designated PreK–8 schools throughout the year to design, model, and help staff implement games, systems, and student leadership programming that foster safe play cultures across the school day.

A central part of your work will be the Junior Coach Program —Playworks' youth leadership model, where 4th–8th grade students are trained to lead recess activities, model positive behavior, and support younger peers. You'll help schools recruit Junior Coaches, facilitate leadership trainings, and coach staff to supervise and mentor these student leaders.

In addition to school-based coaching, you'll also support Playworks events and conferences (such as the Junior Coach Leadership Conference) by helping plan logistics, facilitating activities, and representing Playworks with educators, partners, and volunteers.

What You'll Do

• Program Implementation

Lead and consult with school staff at 4 schools across our three components :

Model Playworks' core values, implementation strategies, group management, and rapport-building for school staff.

Maintain clear communication between Playworks staff, school staff, and teachers.

Support the planning and execution of Playworks events and conferences.

Who You Are

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

How To Apply

This position requires physical activity, including standing, walking outdoors in various weather, leading active games, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

As an equal opportunity program, Playworks encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity / expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, faith, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. Playworks evaluates all candidates for employment, volunteering opportunities, or board service on a merit basis.

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