Volunteer Program Evaluator, Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Posted by Philadelphia Youth Football Academy on October 20, 2026

The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy (PYFA), located in the Northwest section of Philadelphia at Morris Estate Recreation Center, is a sports based youth development initiative designed to mentor Philadelphia youth. PYFA assists youth from low-income families in Philadelphia with strengthening their chances to live healthy lifestyles, graduate and obtain full-time employment, become entrepreneurs or gain admission to post-secondary institutions.

We are currently recruiting for a volunteer Program Evaluation Coordinator  who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing evaluation frameworks that assess the impact, efficiency, and quality of our youth development programs. This role involves creating data collection tools, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and translating findings into actionable reports for program staff, leadership, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate pairs strong statistical and analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of positive youth development principles and trauma-informed practices

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct Assessments: Meet with youth athletes and parents in person to perform foundational sports, position, and skillset evaluations.
• Deliver Corrective Measures: Review individual evaluation data to provide targeted movement instructions or corrective feedback through a dashboard or app.
• Build Partnerships: Maintain relationships with local sports organizations, schools, and training facilities within an assigned territory.
• Track Development: Monitor long-term athlete progress, schedule follow-up evaluations, and maintain consistent communication with families

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Preferably a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, sociology, or education.
• Experience: Background in applied research, data analysis, and working with community youth programs.
• Technical Skills: Comfort with survey platforms, spreadsheets, and statistical software (like R, SPSS, or Excel).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, cultural awareness, and patience when talking to diverse groups of young people

Potential Impact
Our Volunteer Program Evaluator will play a vital role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the Philadelphia Youth Football Academy and supporting our mission.

A small stipend can be negotiated. If you are interested, please contact Executive Director, Eugene Pough, at epough@pyfa215.org and 215-526-8041.