LAL Program Facilitator

Come join our team! The Waterbury YMCA is currently seeking a part time (20 hours a week) Linking Academics to Life (LAL) Facilitator.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The LAL Program Facilitator is responsible for program facilitation and maintaining and organizing program site, supervision of participants, implementation and assistance with program project goals.

• BS in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Human Development, or related field. Supplemented with four (4) years of experience working with youth in a relevant position.
• Strong communication skills: oral and written.
• Good computer skills;
  Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.
• A valid driver's license, insurance and clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Create, implement, and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with program goals and incorporates relevant local, global, and current events in the fields of Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Studio Arts, and Music & Leadership.
• Deliver high-quality program instruction and facilitation that encourages youth to grow academically, socially, creatively, and professionally while fostering autonomy and leadership.
• Provide specialized instruction and experiential learning opportunities within the assigned program area (e.g., entrepreneurship, journalism, studio arts, college and career readiness).
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, industry professionals, local organizations, businesses, artists, journalists, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance participant learning experiences.
• Ensure participants actively engage in program activities while receiving appropriate supervision, encouragement, recognition, and support in a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Prepare participants with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for personal, academic, career, and workforce success.
• Maintain program spaces, equipment, supplies, instructional materials, and participant records to ensure efficient program operations.
• Monitor, document, and report participant attendance, engagement, progress, and outcomes; maintain accurate records and enter required data in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and Youth Development leadership regarding program progress, participant needs, and operational updates.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, safety procedures, ethical standards, and program expectations.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, professional development sessions, and agency events.
• Transport participants in agency vehicles when required, in accordance with agency transportation policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of program and organizational goals.