ZGiRLS Confidence Program Facilitator

At ZGiRLS, we’re on a mission to change the world by empowering girls to develop unshakable inner strength. We do this by equipping girls aged 11-14 with the tools and perspectives they need to build self-worth, embrace challenges, and advocate for themselves.

As a volunteer ZGiRLS Program Facilitator, you will co-lead the transformative online ZGiRLS Confidence Program, a 4-week program that meets for one hour each week and fosters an online community of belonging and courage. You will guide participants through the ZGiRLS Curriculum™ alongside our inspirational ZGiRLS Mentors, who are professional or Olympic female athletes.

This unique volunteer role demands a passion for teaching, a knack for engaging discussions, and a commitment to empowering the next generation with confidence and resilience.

As you consider joining this dynamic team as a volunteer, we encourage you to reflect on your skills, experiences, and passion for making a difference. We value a diversity of perspectives and life backgrounds, and are excited to learn more about what you can bring to our community.

Start Date: June 2024 OR September 2024

Time Commitment:

•  Mandatory 10-hour facilitator training (prior to leading any programs).
• Each program requires approximately ±10 hours of facilitation over 5 weeks (2 hours per week), including personal prep before each weekly session.
• Facilitators are expected to lead a minimum of 2 programs per year.

Term Length: 2 year minimum

Location: Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the online ZGiRLS Confidence Program via Zoom. 
• Master and teach the ZGiRLS Curriculum™ in a compelling and interactive online environment.
• Co-facilitate sessions with ZGiRLS Mentors, bridging their stories with the curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
• Uphold ZGiRLS values at all times while interacting with participants.

Support and Training: Volunteers will receive comprehensive online training and certification led by the Director of Programs to ensure readiness and confidence in delivering the ZGiRLS Curriculum™.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion for empowering young women and cultivating community.
• Previous experience in teaching, coaching, counseling, or psychology, particularly with middle school-aged girls (virtual experience preferred).
• Strong conversational skills with a natural flair for engaging youth .
• Experience or demonstrated interest in mindset coaching, mental resilience training, or similar fields. 
• Organized, reliable, and adept at handling challenging conversations.
• Comfortable with online communication platforms and webinar tools (we currently use Zoom).
• A background in sports or athletics is beneficial but not required.
• Must complete a background check.

OUR MISSION + VISION

MISSION - ZGiRLS equips girls with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous.

VISION - ZGiRLS creates a world where all girls and women live with zero self-limitations.

OUR VALUES

STRENGTH - We build inner strength by working on ourselves and embodying the ZGiRLS Curriculum™. We are willing to rumble on tough decisions and talk about our emotions, even if it’s uncomfortable.

SPORTS - Every body is an athlete and we appreciate our bodies for what they do.

ENERGY - Our energetic attitudes are contagious and we live with an optimistic and resilient mindset. We are aware of our emotions and how they affect our energy.

BELONGING - We make space for diverse mindsets and backgrounds and actively celebrate one another’s strengths and differences.

CHALLENGES - We maintain composure through setbacks and look at challenges as opportunities for growth. We choose courage over comfort by facing difficult challenges instead of avoiding them.

TEAM - We communicate what we need and what we’re capable of without judgment. We take ownership for our own progress and how our actions affect the team.