Playworks Recruitment

Playworks IndianaWe believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid!

Mission: ● Playworks is the leading

nonprofit in our community leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health.

[Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches with Junior Coaches] A Playworks AmeriCorps coach provides elementary schools with the Playworks Junior Coach program as wel as community and family involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initi community engagement activities.

[Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches with Junior Coaches] A Playworks AmeriCorps coach provides elementary schools with the Playworks Junior Coach program as well as community and family involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initi community engagement activities.

AmeriCorps Mission:

● AmeriCorps is a national community service program where people commit to serve with an organization. Playworks AmeriCorps members serve 1700 hours of service throughout the course of a school year.

Playworks AmeriCorps Member: • A Playworks AmeriCorp Member is responsible for bringing play and physical activity into low-income schools to help create a positive environment for learning and teaching. This also includes Program and Administrative duties.

Qualifications ● Passion for working with children and developing the youth of the

community● Commitment to service in the community ● Communication and multitasking skills● Sense of creative problem-solving skills as well as flexibility

Benefits: ● Enrollment as AmeriCorps service members ● Living stipend ● Education award to use at a Title IV college or university● Lasting difference in the lives of children ● Leadership Skills that can be used in future careers

What does a typical day look like as an AmeriCorps coach?

Profile: Playworks AmeriCorps Coach Amy Martin The 2016-2017 school year is Coach Amy’s second year as a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach. Here is what Coach Amy has to say about her experience:

(1) What was the most rewarding aspect of being a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach and why? The most rewarding part of being a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach is definitely the daily positive interactions with the students. I can see the difference I make at the school, but I can also see the positive impact the kids have on me. We are all facing challenging things, and are growing in the process.

(2) What skills did you gain as a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach?My year as a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach helped me gain and strengthen many skills, including: public speaking, volunteer recruitment, event planning, time management, and critical thinking.

(3) Why did you want to be a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach? I wanted to be a Playworks AmeriCorps Coach because I missed working in youth development. I feel a calling to serve others and strengthen community, and this job seemed to fit perfectly.

In the Community

Kickball League at Clarence Farrington

Interscholastic Leagues

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches

Community Engagement at Clarence Farrington #61

How to Apply & What to Include: ● Resume● Cover letter + 3 references● Website: http://www.playworks.org/jointhegame/joinourteam● If candidates are selected: Interviews are completed on a rolling basis

Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches for the 2016-2017 school year!