Recess Coach

Founded in 2003, Urban Initiatives is a nonprofit organization that runs youth development programs in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Urban Initiatives’ mission is to use the power of sport and play to empower Chicago’s youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital. Currently, Urban Initiatives serves an estimated 85 schools throughout the City of Chicago.

• Organize the recess schedule in partnership with school administration
• Implement
  20-minute recess sessions for all K-8 students throughout the school day
• Oversee a team of school staff to support recess
• Build relationships with school staff and students
• Lead recess activities with Urban Initiatives-provided curriculum based on play and social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Manage student transitions to and from the lunch and recess spaces
• Support school SEL needs as needed

• Passion for Urban Initiatives’ mission
• Strong time management, administrative, analytical, and organizational skills
• Superior communication skills, both spoken and written
• Commitment to restorative practices
• Strong group facilitation and coaching skills
• Quick learner and problem solver, experienced in managing conflicts
• Self‑directed while balancing multiple tasks within a team‑based work environment
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities while maintaining high‑quality work
• Commitment to interrupting all forms of oppression in the workplace
• Commitment to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for youth
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in underserved neighborhoods
• Spanish Speaking is a plus

• Competitive hourly rate of $21
• Option to contribute to a 401K with up to a 3% match of your salary after one full year of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Support for Community Involvement

Urban Initiatives is dedicated to intentionally fostering a climate of purposeful inclusion in our workplace, and candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Urban Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

This is in accordance with federal and state law.