ASAP Summer Camp Group Leader

After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) is a Philadelphia-based 501©3 nonprofit organization that empowers Philadelphia youth to build confidence, community and critical thinking through high quality out-of-school-time (OST) opportunities and advocacy. In 2002, ASAP was founded by the legendary youth advocate Marciene Mattleman to raise awareness about the dangers of unsupervised youth after school and mobilize the community to ensure Philadelphia youth were safe, supported and positively engaged. And we’ve been fighting for equitable access to high quality OST programs for Philadelphia youth ever since, “what happens after graduation starts with what happens after school.”

Through citywide initiatives– Chess, Speech & Debate, and Drama – ASAP helps thousands of K-12th grade youth each year discover passions and friendships that can last a lifetime. Supported by strategic partnerships with city agencies, community organizations and a broad network of stakeholders, ASAP has served more than 100,000 school-aged youth since its inception.

Our Services:

• Train the Trainer – ASAP Recruits, equips and supports teachers, parents and community volunteers to run ASAP afterschool programs in Chess, Speech & Debate, Drama;
• Direct Service – ASAP operates afterschool and summer programs
• Student Competitions & Events – ASAP operates citywide Scholastic Leagues and Tournaments in Chess and Debate as well as a Spring Drama Showcase
• OST Advocacy – ASAP continues to advocate for greater access, sustainable funding and cross-sector collaborations to support a vibrant Out-of-School-Time ecosystem in Philadelphia
• Position Description: ASAP Summer Camp Group Leaders are at the heart of our work with young people. Group Leaders work directly with youth on a daily basis to build mentoring relationships, lead fun activities that build skills and spark new passions, and foster a safe and inclusive environment for our youth to let their true self shine. An ASAP Summer Camp Group Leader is responsible for supervising and providing programming to an assigned group of 12 elementary students in grades K-4th (Rising grades 1st5

th). Summer Camp Group Leaders prepare and lead structured activities, play games with students, and make their time together fun, engaging and enriching. In all activities, the Summer Camp Group Leader will use a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach to create a positive, fun atmosphere while maintaining health and safety guidelines in accordance with the Philadelphia Health Department regulations, all grant requirements, and the strategic goals as defined by the ASAP leadership team.

Hours & Schedule: The ASAP Summer Camp Group Leader will work from approximately 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Thursdays from June 22 through July 16th. All Group Leaders will also be required to attend 8 hours of staff training in advance of the start of summer camp between June 17-18th. The hourly rate is $35/hour, which includes both program operations and staff training time.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting student arrival/check-in and dismissal/check-out
• Providing classroom support and management to the lead Esperanza classroom teacher from 8:30 am to 12:00pm during the academic support portion of the program day
• Supporting student transitions and meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack)
• Providing fun enrichment activities, as outlined in the ASAP summer camp guidebook, and monitoring outdoor play during the afternoons after lunch and until student dismissal
• Supervising students in a 1:12 adult-child ratio throughout the program day and on any off-site field trips to ensure student’s safety and well-being, physically, emotionally and socially.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience working with elementary-age youth (in an educational or positive youth development program setting)
• A passion for inspiring youth and shaping tomorrow’s leaders
• Must be at least 18 years of age and achieved a high school diploma, or GED equivalent; some college experience preferred
• Must be a US Citizen and authorized to work legally in US
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Position Reports To: The Summer Camp Group Leader reports to the on-site ASAP- Esperanza Camp Site Director and ASAP Program Supervisor.

Work Location: This position is a fully in-person, on-site position at Esperanza Academy Middle School (4261 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19140).

To Apply

For more information and to apply, please send a resume to Beth Tomlinson at betht@phillyasap.org.

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive organization that reflects the communities we serve and the values we hold dear. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred