Summer Group Leader: Evening Shift

Every summer, in Philadelphia, there are up to 400 streets designated as Playstreets that are run by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR). Playstreets are closed to traffic and open to neighborhood children where they can play together and receive a free snack and meal.  Fab Youth Philly (FYP) partners with PPR to provide children a more engaging and fun environment on Playstreets though our Play Captain Initiative (PCI).  

This summer we are hiring a number of Group Leaders who will be responsible for leading a team of up to seven (7) teens called Play Captains.   

PLEASE NOTE:   This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal, hourly position with a maximum of 35 hours per week. Interviews will take place in-person; paid training, and employment will be in-person following Covid-19 safety protocols.  

All employees of FYP must complete the following background checks:  Criminal, Child Abuse, and Fingerprints. We are welcoming to people who are formerly incarcerated.  

This position requires availability from June 25th through August 15th, 2024.

Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:  

Leadership & Support (70%)  

• Lead a group of up to seven Play Captains, ages 15-19 y/o 
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the Play Captains and children, to from & on Playstreets
• Coach Play Captains to facilitate and lead games, problem solve and identify effective solutions to day-to-day challenges
• Plan daily activities with Play Captains to facilitate on the Playstreets  
• Complete performance appraisals for Play Captains at the end of the summer. 

Co-Facilitation (15%)  

• Support Trainers as co-facilitators during Play Captain training and weekly professional development activities  

Administrative & Organizational (15%)  

• Submit weekly activation plans, book distribution tracker, supply inventory
• Review and submit bi-weekly timesheets  
• Conduct weekly phone calls to caregivers
• Uphold COVID-19 safety protocol, including cleaning the office and equipment