Lead Club Leader

Job Title: Lead Club Leader
Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.36
Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 20-25 hours/week, shifts vary per location
Reports to: Enrichment Coordinator
Program hours of operation: Morning Shift - Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 7:00AM-1:30PM (varies by location)

Locations: Inland Empire – Moreno Valley – Val Verde School District

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 1,500 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 160 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Job Summary:
The Lead Club Leader operates as the lead on-site club leader, serving as the primary point of contact for partner and parent communication, while continuing to implement the daily activities of a Club Leader. The Lead Club Leader is the immediate contact and response person to support as the person in charge of the program daily. Lead Club Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for club participants and will support clubs of 10 to 1 for Tk-Kinder and 20 to 1 for 1st-12th grade. 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 Program Manager, who oversees programs in the Val Verde School District. All staff can choose between working in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both. 

The Lead Club Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office and school sites.

Role Overview:

• Serves as the lead on-site Club Leader and is the primary point of contact for partner and parent communication.
• Acts as the immediate contact and response person to support as the person in charge of the program daily, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Remains accessible and responsive to families, school partners, and program support staff throughout program hours.
• 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 a whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.). WR has an activity library to support the development of activity plans.
• Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities.
• Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders.
• Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants' work and accomplishments.
• Requests required materials in a timely manner so Program Manager will ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
• Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all training and required certifications.
• May be required to attend off-site field trips.
• Maintain and submit student attendance daily.
• Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring.
• Lead Club Leaders/ Jr Ranger Club Leader are accountable to the Program Manager for assigned duties.
• Maintain proactive communication with parents through regular program updates, individual student updates, and timely emergency communication.
• Serve as the primary on site liaison for school partners, including school administration and site personnel, to ensure program alignment and support. Other related duties as assigned.

Why work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Sick time
• Lifecraft
• Upward Mobility
• Career development
• The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.

Ideal 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 facilities.
• Minimum 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 preferred.
• Work well with young children and/or youth.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
• Valid LIVE Scan, TB Clearance, and CPR Certification
• Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

Physical 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:

• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work 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.