Y Achievers Facilitator - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Camden, NJ

About The Position

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for our Y Achievers Faciliatator to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: 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! What is needed for this job as our Y Achievers Facilitator: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A combination of coursework and professional experience may qualify as equivalency. Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities. Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development, using interactive and culturally responsive methods to engage middle and high school students. Experience facilitating group work with teens in form and informal learning environments. 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 occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences, in particular Y Achievers Summit in the summer. Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Philadelphia 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. Background check and all required clearances upon conditional offer. The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Y Achievers Facilitator: Program Facilitation Facilitate weekly Y Achievers programming across school partners and Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches Deliver dynamic, youth-centered sessions focused on college readiness, vocational exploration, mentorship, financial literacy, SEL and life skills. Guide students through leadership-building activities and real-world experiences that prepare them for academic and career success. Support the planning and execution of core events such as college tours, career bootcamps, financial literacy workshops, and mentoring sessions. Ensure student safety and supervision at all times, including during off-site experiences such as industry visits and leadership conferences. Assist in launching and supporting new Y Achievers sites to maintain consistency with YMCA program standards and student impact goals. Student Recruitment & Community Outreach Recruitment Develop and implement strategies to recruit a diverse group of teens into the Y Achievers program. Conduct outreach through school partnerships, family engagement, and community presence to boost enrollment and awareness. Lead information sessions for students and families to communicate the program's benefits and expectations. Partnership Development Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools, educators, and local organizations to enhance program reach. Collaborate with professionals and mentors from the workforce and higher education sectors to offer engaging student experiences. Work cross-functionally with YMCA departments and external partners to align programming with shared youth development goals. Student Engagement & Mentorship Foster a safe and welcoming space for teens to build confidence, explore career and academic paths, and develop essential life skills. Provide mentorship and guidance tailored to each student’s goals and circumstances. Promote cultural humility, inclusiveness, and respect in all student interactions. Offer ongoing feedback and celebrate student progress and achievements. Support YMCA staff in teen engagement efforts through consultation and collaboration. Curriculum Implementation Deliver and adapt the Y Achievers curriculum to meet the diverse needs of student cohorts. Integrate interactive lessons on professional communication, financial literacy, leadership, and social etiquette. Ensure programming supports equity, accessibility, and real-world relevance. Coordinate with program leadership to bring in guest speakers, alumni, and community leaders for enrichment sessions. Administrative & Program Support Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, outcomes, and feedback to inform continuous program improvement. Manage logistics for field trips, events, and regular program sessions, including registration and preparation. Assist with outcome tracking and evaluation in coordination with program leadership. Participate in team meetings, cross-functional projects, and staff training to support alignment and operational excellence. Additional Duties Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the success and sustainability of the Y Achievers and broader NextGen Leadership programs. What you can expect: Support from an amazing team Opportunities to learn & grow Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A combination of coursework and professional experience may qualify as equivalency.
Experience working with teens, particularly in urban or underserved communities.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate youth programming focused on college and career readiness, mentorship, financial literacy, and social-emotional development, using interactive and culturally responsive methods to engage middle and high school students.
Experience facilitating group work with teens in form and informal learning environments.
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 occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences, in particular Y Achievers Summit in the summer.
Reliable personal vehicle required; this role involves regular travel throughout the Philadelphia 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.
Background check and all required clearances upon conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Facilitate weekly Y Achievers programming across school partners and Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches
Deliver dynamic, youth-centered sessions focused on college readiness, vocational exploration, mentorship, financial literacy, SEL and life skills.
Guide students through leadership-building activities and real-world experiences that prepare them for academic and career success.
Support the planning and execution of core events such as college tours, career bootcamps, financial literacy workshops, and mentoring sessions.
Ensure student safety and supervision at all times, including during off-site experiences such as industry visits and leadership conferences.
Assist in launching and supporting new Y Achievers sites to maintain consistency with YMCA program standards and student impact goals.
Develop and implement strategies to recruit a diverse group of teens into the Y Achievers program.
Conduct outreach through school partnerships, family engagement, and community presence to boost enrollment and awareness.
Lead information sessions for students and families to communicate the program's benefits and expectations.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools, educators, and local organizations to enhance program reach.
Collaborate with professionals and mentors from the workforce and higher education sectors to offer engaging student experiences.
Work cross-functionally with YMCA departments and external partners to align programming with shared youth development goals.
Foster a safe and welcoming space for teens to build confidence, explore career and academic paths, and develop essential life skills.
Provide mentorship and guidance tailored to each student’s goals and circumstances.
Promote cultural humility, inclusiveness, and respect in all student interactions.
Offer ongoing feedback and celebrate student progress and achievements.
Support YMCA staff in teen engagement efforts through consultation and collaboration.
Deliver and adapt the Y Achievers curriculum to meet the diverse needs of student cohorts.
Integrate interactive lessons on professional communication, financial literacy, leadership, and social etiquette.
Ensure programming supports equity, accessibility, and real-world relevance.
Coordinate with program leadership to bring in guest speakers, alumni, and community leaders for enrichment sessions.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, outcomes, and feedback to inform continuous program improvement.
Manage logistics for field trips, events, and regular program sessions, including registration and preparation.
Assist with outcome tracking and evaluation in coordination with program leadership.
Participate in team meetings, cross-functional projects, and staff training to support alignment and operational excellence.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the success and sustainability of the Y Achievers and broader NextGen Leadership programs.