2. 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 well as community and family
involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initi community engagement activities.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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
8. 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.
14. 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!
![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 well as community and family
involvement by acquiring volunteers and leading and initi community engagement activities.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)