Job Title: Club LeaderPay Range: $21. 00 - $24. 15Status: Part-time, Non-ExemptSchedule: 20-25 hours/week, shifts vary per locationReports to: Site CoordinatorProgram hours of operation: 1: 00PM – 5: 00/6: 00 PM (varies per location)Locations: LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Brightstar Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Lennox School District (Lennox), Pomona Unified School District (Pomona) and Claremont Unified School District (Claremont).
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving youth? Join us! Who We Are: In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service.
Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth is innately good, deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path. What We Do: Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment and summer learning.
In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County!Job Summary: Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for club participants and will support clubs of approximately 20 children.
Club leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play and have the greatest impact on each of their club participants. Other members of the team include a site coordinator, who oversees the program and a community liaison who supports the site coordinator. All staff can choose between working in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both. The Club Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites. Role Overview: Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally).
Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families. Develops and leads age-appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc. ).
WR has an activity catalog to support the development of activity plansMonitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activitiesBuild positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholdersCollaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishmentsRequests required materials in a timely manner so Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budgetComplies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certificationsMay be required to attend off-site field tripsMaintain and submit student attendance dailyParticipate in staff development trainings as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the springClub Leaders are accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned dutiesOther related duties as assignedWhy work for Woodcraft Rangers:
Sick timeLifecraftUpward Mobility Career developmentThe opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your communityIdeal Candidate: Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training. Requirements:
Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilitiesMinimum High School Diploma or GED (AA Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred); prior experience working with groups of K-12 students in an academic or recreational setting preferredWork well with young children and/or youthGood oral and written communicationComputer literacy and willingness to learnValid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR CertificationMust successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spellingPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: StandUse hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computerFrequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and armsMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 poundsWork Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a computer monitor. The noise level reflects typical work environment for job description.
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law.
We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Powered by JazzHR1xDPdLFzuK
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