Apprenticeship Program

By completing this employment application, you acknowledge that you may be considered for Woodcraft Rangers’ Registered Apprenticeship Program (TRLA).

Please note:

Completing this application does not guarantee employment or acceptance into the apprenticeship program.

Current Woodcraft Rangers Staff: If you are already employed and wish to join TRLA, please complete this form:
TRLA Interest Form

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. A progressive organization for its time, Woodcraft’s programs were notably inclusive, youth‑led and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Woodcraft has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area.

Woodcraft Rangers offers:

• Full-spectrum after school enrichment with emphasis on creating a positive environment.
• Summer learning and outdoor education programs for nearly 15,000 youth between 4 and 18 years old.
• Lifecraft: a career and college advancement program focused on long‑term academic and career goals for its over 1,000 staff.

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. Individuals need to be comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in‑person training.

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

The Club Leader position is an on‑site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.

• Plan and implement engaging and enriching activities for club participants.
• Develop and implement program activities according to program goals and monthly themes.
• Recruit and maintain program participants from the school community (20:1 student to staff ratio).
• Ensure students are in a safe environment (physical and emotional) at all times.
• Develop positive relationships with youth, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain and submit daily student attendance rosters.
• Submit lesson plans of program activities for each session in advance.
• Develop and implement “end of session” performances or displays to support the social and emotional growth of students.
• Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 20 hours per year.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and experience working in expanded learning programs or youth recreational facilities.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Proof of vaccination for all employees providing any in‑person work with staff or clients.

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 talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The work environment is typical of a computer‑monitor office; the noise level reflects a typical work environment for this job.

$21.00 – $24.15 per hour.

Monday through Friday, 15–30 hours per week; 6:30 am–8:30 am (before school) and/or 2:00 pm–6:00 pm (after school) (hours vary per location).