Junior Rangers Leader - Fall After School Program

Woodcraft Rangers is a well-established nonprofit organization founded in 1922, located in Los Angeles, which has been dedicated to helping young people explore pathways to purposeful lives. The organization emphasizes a youth-led, inclusive, and holistic approach they call the Woodcraft Way, which focuses on developing the body, mind, spirit, and service. Through expanded learning opportunities from TK to 12th grade, Woodcraft Rangers serves over 30,000 youth annually across more than 160 Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, providing a variety of programs including before and after school services, specialty enrichment, summer learning, early childhood education, environmental and social justice initiatives, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization also offers Lifecraft, a program that supports the development of around 1,500 staff members with college and career advancement resources. Woodcraft Rangers holds a strong reputation for making a positive and lasting impact within the greater Los Angeles community by inspiring youth to realize their fullest potential and become active participants in defining their life paths.

The Junior Rangers Leader is a vital part of Woodcraft Rangers’ mission, focused on creating a fun and positive outdoor learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers participants. This part-time position, typically offering 20-25 hours a week with variable shifts including evenings and weekends, is located on-site across several locations including schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The hourly pay range for this role is $21.50 to $25.70. Junior Rangers Leaders support clubs of up to 10 youth, helping facilitate age-appropriate activities that support social-emotional growth, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, and more. Leaders are tasked with ensuring the physical and emotional safety of participants, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all youth, families, and staff. This role also requires collaboration with colleagues and supervisors to develop engaging culminating activities, maintain program attendance, and comply with all safety and emergency protocols. Participation in off-site field trips, required trainings, and ongoing professional development are also essential components of the position. This role offers excellent opportunities for those passionate about working with youth in an outdoor setting and enables participation in meaningful career development through upward mobility programs such as Lifecraft. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, energetic, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively while confidently presenting in training settings. This position reports directly to a Site Coordinator and has responsibilities tied closely to the mission and vision of Woodcraft Rangers, fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere for all program participants.