Local Club Facilitator (Contract, Fee-for-Service) (Various Cities)

Lead weekly Play Like a Girl club sessions at a partner school, serving as the on-site champion of the program experience for middle school girls. This contract, fee-for-service position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with youth and prefer delivering a proven curriculum over creating one from scratch. Open to school staff, parents, college students, or community members in Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans, or Boston.

Responsibilities

• Session Delivery
  • Lead weekly club sessions using Play Like a Girl’s provided curriculum, session guides, and materials.
  • Prepare in advance using plug-and-play materials and checklists; adapt facilitation style to fit the group.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive environment where every girl feels comfortable participating.
  • Maintain a consistent, protected meeting time and space for the club.
• Relationship Building
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with school administrators and staff to ensure smooth club operations.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for parents and caregivers regarding club schedules, expectations, and participation.
  • Coordinate with mentors, volunteers, and guest speakers to ensure they feel prepared and welcomed.
  • Represent Play Like a Girl’s mission and culture in all interactions with the school community.
• Participant Support & Culture
  • Reinforce participation expectations and maintain a positive, accountable club culture.
  • Identify and help resolve minor participant concerns or conflicts; escalate significant issues to the Program Coordinator.
  • Support end-of-cycle activities, including participant surveys, reflections, and evaluations.
• Logistics & Documentation
  • Track and submit accurate weekly attendance records.
  • Maintain organized, accurate records of participation and session notes.
  • Coordinate registration and signed waivers for offsite program activities (e.g., Corporate Field Trip, STEM Design Challenge, or Finale). Facilitator attendance at offsite activities is highly preferred but not required.
• Communication & Team Participation
  • Communicate proactively with the Program Coordinator regarding scheduling, site issues, or participant concerns.
  • Attend weekly Play Like a Girl team meetings for the duration of the engagement.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development sessions as scheduled.
  • Submit a brief debrief or summary at the close of each program cycle.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth, preferably middle school age.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse groups of students, families, and school staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Reliable and consistent availability for the duration of the assigned program schedule.
• Reliable transportation.
• Comfort following a structured curriculum and established program guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring, or youth program facilitation.
• Familiarity with the school or community where the club is located.
• Experience navigating group dynamics or supporting conflict resolution in a youth or school setting.
• Passion for empowering girls through sports, STEM, and leadership development.

Pay

$25/hour.

Schedule

Approximately one hour per week per session, plus weekly team meetings and preparation time, aligned to the partner school’s program calendar. This is a seasonal contract position structured around the school year.