School Playground Coach Part-time

The-Paideia-Academies-Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Paideia Academies Inc seeks a part-time playground supervisor to oversee students aged 5–13 during recess, lunch, and playtime. The role focuses on maintaining a harmonious atmosphere, resolving conflicts peacefully, and ensuring a safe, orderly environment.

Responsibilities include directing student movement, organizing games, supervising equipment, and providing social/emotional guidance when needed. A fingerprint clearance card and reliable punctuality are required.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• Experience working with children ages 5 through 13 years old.
• Experience supervising outdoor games.
• Strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Circulates and supervises throughout the assigned area of supervision.
• Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.
• Directs movement of students to and from playground, lunchroom and classrooms.
• Organizes group games and activities as needed.
• Assists in playground clean-up and equipment upkeep.
• Interact with students in a positive manner to maintain order and provide help.
• Responds to emergencies and reports safety concerns as required.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Represents the school professionally in interactions with parents and community.

Skills

Child supervision

Outdoor games supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Description

Part-time $15.15/hr

Supervises students at recess, lunchtime and/or playtime and maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.

1. Circulates and supervises throughout the assigned area of supervision. Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
2. Insures students are orderly and acting appropriately.
3. Assists in playground clean-up.
4. Interacts with students in a positive fashion to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
5. Organizes group games and activities as needed.
6. Assumes responsibility for play equipment.
7. Directs movement of students to and from playground, lunchroom and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
8. Assess playground for security and conditions of equipment, provides remedies as appropriate and reports concerns to principal.
9. Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the Supervisor and/or classroom teacher.
10. Provides assistance for students requiring additional Social/Emotional guidance.
11. Perform other work and job-related duties as assigned.
12. Responds to emergency situation (injured students, fights, etc) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
13. Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
14. Complies with applicable Paideia Academy, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
15. Professionally represents the school and Paideia Corporation in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
16. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Requirements

• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Experience working with children ages 5 through 13 years old
• Experience supervising outdoor games
• Problem solving ability