Next Gen Program Facilitator - Full Time

About the role

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Next Gen Program Facilitator to positively impact the community through various youth programs. This role engages and facilitates group work with middle and high school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly sessions across all NextGen Leadership programs: Youth Civic Engagement, Workforce Development, and Y Achievers
• Deliver engaging, culturally responsive programming focused on civic education, college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, workforce preparation, and socio-emotional learning
• Guide students through real-world learning experiences, including mock legislatures, career bootcamps, industry tours, service-learning projects, and leadership development activities
• Support planning and implementation of program events such as conferences, college tours, career exploration sessions, and mentoring meetups
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of curriculum aligned with YMCA values and program standards across schools, branches, and community sites
• Supervise teens in both onsite and off-site environments, ensuring their safety, participation, and well-being at all times
• Recruit and retain diverse cohorts of middle and high school students across multiple program tracks
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with school staff, community leaders, employers, and postsecondary institutions to support student success
• Represent the NextGen portfolio at community and partner events to increase visibility and impact
• Foster inclusive, supportive spaces that promote student voice, leadership, belonging, and growth
• Motivate teens through regular feedback, recognition of progress, and the development of soft skills including communication, resilience, and self-advocacy
• Model and reinforce YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions
• Deliver and adapt core curriculum for each program area (YAG/MUN, Achievers, Workforce) to fit site and cohort needs
• Facilitate workshops on topics such as civic advocacy, public speaking, resume writing, financial literacy, and emotional regulation
• Ensure all content promotes equity, access, cultural relevance, and real-world readiness
• Coordinate with program leads to integrate guest speakers, community partners, and alumni to enhance student learning
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, attendance, and outcomes using program databases and spreadsheets
• Support logistical needs for events and sessions, including registration, transportation, materials, and venue coordination
• Collaborate across departments and program teams to align efforts, share insights, and report on program impact
• Collect and analyze student feedback for continuous improvement and report progress toward grant and program goals
• Participate in branch-specific trainings in addition to other Professional Development opportunities hosted by the Association

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage and facilitate group work with middle and high school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in both formal and informal learning environments
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required, with the ability to deliver programming and communicate effectively with students and families in both languages
• Strong cultural competence and understanding of diverse communities, including Hispanic/Latino populations, particularly in Camden, NJ
• Proven experience delivering curriculum-based youth programs across multiple development domains, such as college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional learning
• Skilled in using interactive, culturally responsive methods to foster engagement and build strong relationships with youth and their caregivers
• Effective communicator with the ability to support meaningful connections across culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Demonstrated ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with youth, families, and partners
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple cohorts and project timelines
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend required overnight conferences
• Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Camden, NJ area
• Passion for working with emerging technologies and deep commitment to the youth of Philadelphia
• Proven ability to build bridges and maintain partnerships across nonprofit, educational, and corporate sectors

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with emerging technologies and deeply committed to the youth of Philadelphia
• Ability to build bridges and maintain partnerships across nonprofit, educational, and corporate sectors
• Experience in delivering curriculum-based youth programs across multiple development domains
• Strong cultural competence and understanding of diverse communities, particularly Hispanic/Latino populations in Camden, NJ
• Ability to foster inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant learning environments
• Effective communication skills with the ability to support meaningful connections across diverse communities
• Organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple cohorts and project timelines
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend required overnight conferences
• Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Camden, NJ area

Skills

• Engaging and facilitating group work with middle and high school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Delivering engaging, culturally responsive programming focused on civic education, college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, workforce preparation, and socio-emotional learning
• Guiding students through real-world learning experiences, including mock legislatures, career bootcamps, industry tours, service-learning projects, and leadership development activities
• Supporting planning and implementation of program events such as conferences, college tours, career exploration sessions, and mentoring meetups
• Ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of curriculum aligned with YMCA values and program standards across schools, branches, and community sites
• Supervising teens in both onsite and off-site environments, ensuring their safety, participation, and well-being at all times
• Recruiting and retaining diverse cohorts of middle and high school students across multiple program tracks
• Building and sustaining strong partnerships with school staff, community leaders, employers, and postsecondary institutions to support student success
• Representing the NextGen portfolio at community and partner events to increase visibility and impact
• Fostering inclusive, supportive spaces that promote student voice, leadership, belonging, and growth
• Motivating teens through regular feedback, recognition of progress, and the development of soft skills including communication, resilience, and self-advocacy
• Modeling and reinforcing YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions
• Delivering and adapting core curriculum for each program area (YAG/MUN, Achievers, Workforce) to fit site and cohort needs
• Facilitating workshops on topics such as civic advocacy, public speaking, resume writing, financial literacy, and emotional regulation
• Ensuring all content promotes equity, access, cultural relevance, and real-world readiness
• Integrating guest speakers, community partners, and alumni to enhance student learning
• Maintaining accurate records of student participation, attendance, and outcomes using program databases and spreadsheets
• Supporting logistical needs for events and sessions, including registration, transportation, materials, and venue coordination
• Collaborating across departments and program teams to align efforts, share insights, and report on program impact
• Collecting and analyzing student feedback for continuous improvement and reporting progress toward grant and program goals
• Participating in branch-specific trainings in addition to other Professional Development opportunities hosted by the Association

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 paid holidays throughout the year
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Application

To apply, please visit our website and complete our quick, 3-minute online application. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.