Program Facilitator II

Girls Inc. of Columbus empowers all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over 70 years of history, Girls Inc. has provided education and empowerment for girls through after-school, summer programs, and year-round sports. Serving more than 1,500 girls annually, Girls Inc. offers a physically and emotionally safe environment that nurtures confidence, academic success, and leadership skills.

Program Facilitator II

Programs

Center Director

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Girls Inc. of Columbus empowers all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over 70 years of history, Girls Inc. has provided education and empowerment for girls through after-school, summer programs, and year-round sports. Serving more than 1,500 girls annually, Girls Inc. offers a physically and emotionally safe environment that nurtures confidence, academic success, and leadership skills.

The Program Facilitator II plays an integral role in directly delivering experiential, research-based programs to girls enrolled in Girls Inc. after-school and summer camp programs. This individual is expected to work closely with the Center Director and other staff to ensure high-quality program facilitation, fostering a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

• Prepare and teach age-appropriate, research-based programs using Girls Inc. curriculum.
• Develop mission-related activities and events that align with the goals of Girls Inc., ensuring the content is interactive and engaging.
• Serve as a role model for girls, staff, and volunteers, maintaining high levels of professionalism and embodying the organization’s values.
• Ensure positive program outcomes by actively engaging girls and monitoring their comprehension and participation.
• Facilitate lessons and group activities with flexibility, creativity, and attention to individual learning styles and developmental stages.
• Collaborate with the Center Director and other staff members to align program delivery with the organizational objectives.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, sharing insights and collaborating with peers to improve program delivery and problem-solving.
• Ensure the safety of all participants by upholding and enforcing Girls Inc. rules and regulations, including appropriate behavior, emergency protocols, and security procedures.
• Transport girls to and from designated locations using company vans or minibuses, ensuring safe and timely pick-ups and drop-offs for activities, special events, and sports.
• Actively assist trainers by observing, providing feedback, and helping prepare training materials to ensure new facilitators are well-prepared for their roles.
• Collaborate with the Center Director and program staff to organize resources, schedules, and logistics for mission-aligned program activities.
• Lead coaching sessions and refresher training to enhance facilitator skills in program delivery and youth engagement.
• Take on additional responsibilities that contribute to the overall success and operation of the program.

• Lead program activities daily, adhering to predefined lesson plans while allowing for flexibility to adapt based on group dynamics and individual needs.
• Work cooperatively with other program staff to develop and refine lesson plans and activities to improve program effectiveness.
• Maintain records of attendance, participation, and progress for each program session, and provide reports as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed about best practices in youth education and development, particularly in relation to the needs of girls ages 6-18.

• Instructional
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to deliver research-based programs effectively, engaging girls in meaningful, interactive learning experiences.
• Behavior Management:
  Strong capacity to manage group dynamics, fostering a positive environment while enforcing rules and ensuring safety.
• Creativity:
  Flexibility to adapt lessons and activities creatively to meet the evolving interests and needs of participants.
• Teamwork:
  Collaborative spirit to work with other facilitators, staff, and volunteers to enhance overall…