About Us Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of kids through play? Join HERO Inc. as a Recess Coach and bring your energy and enthusiasm to local schools! For nearly two decades, we've been transforming playgrounds into a time of fun, learning, and growth with our Structured Recess, Physical Activity Workshops, and Leadership Programs. As a Recess Coach, you'll have the opportunity to teach essential life skills through engaging games and activities. This part-time position (25 hours per week) is perfect for those who love working with K-5 students and want to inspire the next generation to lead active, healthy lives. Ready to have fun and make an impact? and be part of our mission to teach life skills through games and activities. As a Recess Coach at HERO, you'll be bringing excitement, engagement, and structure to recess with the following responsibilities:

Organizing and Leading Games:

Plan and facilitate engaging playground activities for K-5th grade students, ensuring everyone has a great time.

Playground Setup:

Prepare the playground for workshops and recess, making sure all equipment is ready and game stations are set up.

Equipment Care:

Maintain and manage playground equipment to keep everything in good condition and accounted for.

Physical Activity Classes:

Lead dynamic physical activity classes for K-5th graders, promoting fitness, social-emotional learning, and fun.

Leadership Program Supervision:

Oversee and guide our leadership program at elementary school sites, helping students develop important life skills.

Requirements:

1. Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check & TB Test 2. We prefer if our candidates have some experience working with large groups of students.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral program Application Question(s): Are you at least 18 years of age? Are you consistently available Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM? Are you able to commit to working throughout the school year from August 18, 2026 through June 10, 2027, excluding scheduled school holidays and breaks? Do you currently have any extended vacations, travel, or other planned commitments that would require you to miss multiple workdays between August 18, 2026 and June 10, 2027, outside of scheduled school holidays? Are you comfortable leading structured games, sports, and physical activities with elementary school students? If selected, are you willing and able to complete all required employment and school-site clearances, including fingerprinting/background check and mandated reporter training? Do you have a valid government-issued photo ID or driver's license? Ability to

Commute:

Richmond, CA 94805 (Required)

Work Location:

In person