Main Areas of Responsibility:
Our AmeriCorps member position or "Coach" is a full-time position bringing healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Members are trained and placed at an urban elementary school to run Playworks’ physical activity program focused on teaching and organizing safe and inclusive games before, during and after school.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Members teach conflict resolution strategies, inspire all children to get off the sidelines and into the game and work to
generate more community and family involvement through recruiting and supporting volunteers.