Facilitator

Girls Inc Of Tn Valley; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley is looking for a Youth Development Professional to create safe, engaging, and empowering experiences for girls aged 5–18. This role involves facilitating educational activities and fostering positive relationships, helping girls build confidence and develop leadership skills.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, experience with youth, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or transferable experience in education, recreation, mentoring, childcare, or human services.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, engaging, and empowering experiences for girls ages 5–18.
• Facilitate educational and recreational activities while supporting girls' academic success.
• Build positive mentoring relationships with girls.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Youth Development Professional

Oak Ridge Center Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley

Reports To: Center Manager
Department: Programs
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Compensation

$15.00–$18.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, education, and demonstrated ability.

About Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley

For nearly 50 years, Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley has inspired girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold through evidence-based programming, intentional mentoring, and life-changing opportunities.

Serving girls throughout Anderson, Knox, and Blount Counties, we believe every girl deserves a safe place where she is valued, challenged, and inspired to reach her full potential. Our Youth Development Professionals are more than activity leaders—they are mentors, educators, role models, and advocates who help girls build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover their strengths.

Why Join Our Team?

When you join Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley, you become part of a mission-driven team committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of girls.

We invest in our employees by providing:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• A culture built on collaboration, respect, and continuous learning

Our Culture & Values

We are looking for professionals who believe:

• Relationships come first.
• Every girl deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued.
• Youth development is a profession—not just a job.
• Teamwork creates stronger outcomes.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism matter.
• Every interaction is an opportunity to inspire confidence and leadership.

Position Summary

The Youth Development Professional creates safe, engaging, and empowering experiences for girls ages 5–18 through intentional mentoring and the delivery of high-quality programming.

This position facilitates educational and recreational activities while supporting girls' academic success, social-emotional growth, leadership development, healthy lifestyles, and overall well-being.

Essential Functions

Youth Development

• Build positive mentoring relationships with girls.
• Foster an emotionally and physically safe environment.
• Encourage leadership, confidence, resilience, and healthy decision‑making.
• Model professionalism, empathy, and respect.

Program Facilitation

• Deliver engaging Girls Inc. curriculum.
• Facilitate STEM, literacy, healthy lifestyles, athletics, leadership, and social-emotional learning activities.
• Prepare materials and classrooms before programming.
• Adapt activities to meet girls' individual needs.

Safety & Supervision

• Maintain active supervision of participants.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational safety procedures.
• Complete attendance, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Support meals, field trips, special events, and recreation.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers.
• Accept coaching and feedback.
• Represent Girls Inc. professionally in the community.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with youth or transferable experience in education, recreation, mentoring, childcare, or human services.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet the organization's vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to safely operate a passenger van.
• Successful completion of required background screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience facilitating youth programming.

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds, participating in active indoor and outdoor programming, operating passenger vans, transporting participants, loading and unloading equipment, and supporting girls during community activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee and participant is treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Girls Inc. of Tennessee Valley reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as organizational needs evolve.