What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Coach - After School position at Woodcraft Rangers?
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?
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. 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.
What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers offers:
Full-spectrum afterschool 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 700 staff.
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.
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.
Job Summary:
The Club Leader position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites.
The Club Leader will:
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 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 in their program, parents, and school staff.
Develop and implement program activities according to program goals and monthly themes.
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. WR activity catalog that supports the social and emotional growth of students.
Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 20 hours / year.
Other related duties as assigned.
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
Woodcraft Rangers will require proof of vaccination for ALL employees providing any in-person work with staff or clients.
All employees must submit a negative COVID-19 test result before their first date of employment.
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.
Pay Range: $20.86-$23.32.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 15 - 30 hours/week, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (varies per location)
