Club Leader - After School Program

Job Title: Club Leader

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15

Status: Part-time, Non‑Exempt

Schedule: 20–25 hours/week, shifts vary per location

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Program hours of operation: 1:00 PM – 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).

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.

We serve more than 20 000 youth ages 4–18 annually in over 110 Title I schools across LA County.

We provide TK‑12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, summer learning, early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We also offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program for staff.

Club Leaders ensure a fun and positive learning environment for club participants and support clubs of approximately 20 children. They work with a site coordinator, community liaison, and other staff, and can choose to work in school sites, sleepaway camp, or both.

• Ensure students are in a safe environment (physically and emotionally) and promote an inclusive, welcoming, respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Develop and lead age‑appropriate program activities that are FUN, engaging, and aligned with the whole‑child approach (social‑emotional learning, skill building, self‑esteem, leadership, etc.).
• Monitor participant attendance and engagement to ensure active participation.
• Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events.
• Request required materials in a timely manner for Site Coordinator to secure availability within budget.
• Comply with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, and keep trainings and certifications up to date.
• Attend off‑site field trips as required.
• Maintain and submit student attendance daily.
• Participate in staff development trainings (≈15 hours over multiple weekends/intersessional days).
• Be accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Sick time
• Lifecraft support
• Upward mobility
• Career development
• Opportunity to create lasting positive impact on youth within the community

Detail‑oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Multitasking and attention to detail must be strengths. Comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in‑person training.

• Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
• Minimum high‑school diploma or GED (AA degree in child development or related field preferred); prior experience with K‑12 groups preferred.
• Comfortable working 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 pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

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

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as a 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.