Site Coordinator: On-site Coaching & Program Delivery

Playworks; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Playworks Michigan is seeking a full-time Site Coordinator to support Playworks programming across 2–4 partner schools in Southeast Michigan. You will coach school staff, model best practices, and help create engaging play environments, reporting to the Associate Program Director.

The role requires travel between sites, strong organization, reliable transportation, and ability to work in person with students and adults.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working directly with youth.
• Experience coaching or training adults.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group interactions.
• Experience building relationships with school communities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard digital tools.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with school administration, educators, and recess teams to schedule program delivery.
• Deliver on-site coaching, consultation, and modeling to school personnel.
• Support implementation of core program components, including recess, Junior Coach program, and Class Game Time.
• Provide school personnel with feedback, action steps, and resources aligned to Playworks practices.
• Maintain consistent communication with school leadership regarding program implementation and support needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely program documentation, schedules, and reporting.
• Track and organize program data, notes, and communication.
• Provide regular internal updates on program implementation and school priorities.
• Represent Playworks professionally across all partner interactions.

Skills

Youth engagement and coaching

Coaching experience

Staff training

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Google Workspace

Local travel

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Playworks Michigan is seeking a full-time Site Coordinator to support Playworks programming across 2–4 partner schools in Southeast Michigan. You will coach school staff, model best practices, and help create engaging play environments, reporting to the Associate Program Director.

The role requires travel between sites, strong organization, reliable transportation, and ability to work in person with students and adults.