Site Coordinator

Playworks; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 44,460 - 54,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous Flex PTO policy

Job summary

Playworks is seeking a Site Coordinator in Newark, NJ, to provide on-site consultation and professional development that fosters social thinking and increases physical activity through play-based learning. The role involves planning and implementing programs at elementary schools, coordinating with staff, and modeling effective strategies. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, youth development knowledge, and experience working with children. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $49,400/year along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with small and large groups of children.
• Ability to multitask across multiple priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of youth development principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement play-based programs at multiple schools.
• Provide on-site coaching and consultation to school staff.
• Represent Playworks' brand professionally.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Problem solver

Relationship builder

Strong written communication

Experience working with children

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive

Education

Experience working directly with children

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Google Meets

Zoom

Job description

Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. Learn about the energetic, creative people working to ensure every kid has the chance to play—every day.

Job Overview

In the role of Site Coordinator, you provide on‑site consultation and professional development to staff that fosters social thinking and increases physical activity through play‑based learning. You will work directly with a designated school’s administration, teachers, and recess teams to provide expertise on Playworks best practices, model and teach the strategies, games, and systems to develop and sustain a positive classroom and recess culture, and create opportunities for students and school staff to be active, learn leadership skills and conflict‑resolution tools, and practice respectful behavior.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation Duties

• Plan and implement a consultative play‑based program at two to four public elementary schools.
• Coordinate with administration, educators, and recess teams for scheduling programmatic delivery in person or virtually.
• Collect and maintain paperwork, including organizing and updating daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, meeting agendas, notes, and data.
• Plan and implement the learning and training required for recess staff members.
• Deliver onsite coaching, consultation, and modeling to School Personnel regarding implementation of the following components.
• Recess – With School Personnel, create and coach recess staff to develop a safe, positive, and healthy recess experience.
• Student leadership program – With School Personnel, organize an in‑person “Junior Coach” student leadership program by facilitating training and coaching staff to supervise and manage Junior Coach roles in the classroom and at recess.
• Instructional classes (Class Game Time) – Coordinate and lead in‑person instructional classes for elementary‑grade students and their teacher, focusing on skills building, cooperative games, and recess activities.

Coaching Duties

• Model Playworks core values, program implementation, group management, and rapport‑building strategies for School Personnel.
• Provide school personnel with action plans, feedback, and resources regarding program implementation.
• Lead monthly meetings with school personnel to discuss best practices for program implementation and program quality goals.
• Provide the Playworks Program Manager with observation notes and program strategy to improve program quality and align with school priorities.
• Facilitate training(s) with the Program Manager for school staff.

School Partnership Duties

• Consistently represent Playworks’ brand in a professional manner.
• Design a program schedule with input and support from the school administration.
• Communicate with school administration regarding program implementation logistics and management support needs.
• Facilitate the school’s transition to other Playworks training, programs, and products in preparation for the future school year.
• Showcase Playworks services to additional prospective schools to support an existing school recruitment strategy for growing partnerships within the region.
• Participate in opportunities to become a certified trainer in Playworks Pro services.

Administrative Duties

• Provide timely client communication, proactive internal Playworks communication, and timely reporting.
• Collect and maintain paperwork, including organizing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, timesheets, and mileage reports.
• Support school recruitment administration that may include school contact research, analyzing outreach data, attending local conferences, and resource fairs.
• Provide the Playworks Program Manager with weekly observational updates on program quality and partner in consultation priorities to schools.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to multitask across multiple priorities.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong command of written communication.
• Self‑starter who sets clear goals, follows through, and incorporates feedback.
• Collaborative and comfortable asking questions and communicating across teams.
• Relationship builder with the ability to motivate and develop diverse individuals and teams.
• Problem solver who thrives in a changing environment.
• Proven organizational skills in producing timely planning and deliverables such as program plans, reports, and observational notes.
• Extensive knowledge of youth development principles and practices.
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with small and large groups of children.
• Experience working collaboratively with adults and facilitating training for adults.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills for small and large group facilitation.
• Experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with internal leadership and teams and external clients.
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and integrating into school communities.
• Proficiency with computer and internet‑based programs, especially Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and virtual meeting platforms such as Google Meets and Zoom.
• Requires travel to various regional locations; reliable transportation is required.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Benefits

• Full‑time, salaried, exempt position.
• Starting salary of $49,400/yr, transparent and based on internal pay scales and market data.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with up to 1% employer match, life insurance, pre‑tax health and child‑care spending accounts.
• Generous Flex PTO policy, paid sick and holiday leave.

Service Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in both school and office environments, indoors and outdoors. It involves daily interaction with children on playgrounds and in classrooms.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, walking on a school site in various weather conditions, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and occasionally lifting, pushing, pulling or moving up to 50 lbs.

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 on a merit basis.