Job Description

Summer Group Leader Job, 2026

Job title: Play Captain Group Leader, MORNING SHIFT 9:30am-4:30pm, M-Thurs, 9:30am-1pm, Fridays.
Reports to: A Fab Youth Philly Manager
Posted: April 20, 2026
Hourly rate: $25
Position type: Part-time, seasonal, temporary through August 14, 2026
Positions available: up to 5
Location: Kensington (19134)

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 24th through August 14th, 2026.
Salary will be $25 hour

Applications are due by May 20,2026.

For full job description visit: www.fabyouthphilly.org/jobs

How to Apply

How to apply 1. Review Fab Youth Philly website: www.fabyouthphilly.org and become familiar with our programming, core values and approach. 2. Email a resume and cover letter explaining why you are qualified for and interested in this position to Kevin@fabyouthphilly.org 3. Please confirm in your cover letter or email that you understand this is a FOR THE MORNING SHIFT, which is part-time, temporary, and seasonal position and you are available to work all the scheduled dates & times; 9:30-4:30pm M-Thurs, 9:30-1pm Fridays. Process & timeline: • We will review applications on a rolling basis, as they come in; while we would like to notify everyone that we have received their resume, and whether they are moving forward in the process, we are a small team and simply not able to do that. • If selected to move forward, the first step is a brief pre-screening call (10 min). This screening does not guarantee a job. • Then, if selected to move forward from there, you will be invited to an interview with 1-2 FYP staff. We will offer positions on a rolling basis. Fab Youth Philly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fab Youth Philly complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Fab Youth Philly expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,  gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability Fab Youth Philly/employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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