Senior Trainer

Senior Trainer

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people? Woodcraft Rangers, a progressive organization, has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

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 2,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

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. Individual needs to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in person training.

Role Overview: The Senior Trainer is a subject matter expert within the Learning and Development team, responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, advanced professional development experiences that support staff effectiveness and program excellence. Reporting to the Training Manager, this role plays a critical part in executing the organization's training strategy through exceptional facilitation, content development, and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-quality, advanced training curriculum and materials that align with organizational goals and training priorities set by the Training Manager and Associate Director of Training.
• Create engaging professional development sessions and academies that deepen staff knowledge and skills beyond foundational training.
• Continuously review and refine training content to reflect current best practices in youth development, experiential learning, and adult learning theory.
• Contribute to the development of training tools, resources, and facilitation guides to support consistency across the training team.

• Lead engaging, high-impact training sessions for staff, both in-person and virtually.
• Serve as a lead facilitator for complex or high-priority trainings, including academies and train-the-trainer sessions.
• Model strong facilitation techniques and effective training practices for other team members.
• Ensure training experiences are interactive, inclusive, and aligned with experiential learning principles.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Trainer Associates to support their growth in facilitation, content development, and training delivery.
• Support the Training Manager in maintaining quality standards across the team by modeling best practices.
• Offer feedback and contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Collaborate with Programs, Student Support Services, Learning and Development staff, and internal stakeholders to identify training needs and ensure alignment with field practices.
• Support the coordination of training logistics in partnership with the Training Manager and internal teams.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives that strengthen training impact and program quality.

• Facilitate trainings for external stakeholders and partners as assigned, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and expectations.
• Support the adaptation of training content to meet specific partner or contract requirements (e.g., RFPs, district partnerships).
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with external partners to enhance training offerings, in alignment with team leadership.

• Support the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices by gathering feedback and identifying opportunities to enhance training effectiveness.
• Ensure training content and delivery meet organizational quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Participate in data collection efforts such as surveys and evaluations to inform improvements.

• Manage multiple training projects and assignments, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain organized systems for training materials, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support execution of large-scale training initiatives and events.

• Participate in ongoing staff development and training (approximately 40 hours annually).
• Stay current with trends and best practices in youth development, training, and facilitation.
• Model organizational values and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Promote a "Kids First" approach by ensuring all training supports high-quality youth experiences.

Qualifications/Skills:

• AA Degree in Child Development or related field preferred, or equivalent experience (minimum one year working with youth and coursework in child development).
• Experience designing and facilitating trainings for adult learners.
• Strong understanding of experiential learning theory and youth development principles.
• Experience creating training materials, curriculum, or professional development content.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support the development of peers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to various program regions (San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA, Downtown LA).
• Proficiency in digital tools (PowerPoint, Canva, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Stable internet access.
• Valid LIVE Scan.

Physical Demands: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequent standing is required during working hours
• The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment: We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular working hours are from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings required for events, training, or conferences.
• Optional weekly work-from-home opportunities.
• Travel is necessary to various regions where Woodcraft Rangers programs are implemented, including San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA, and Downtown areas, to support or deliver in-person training.
• Regular exposure to a computer monitor during work.
• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.

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 breastfeeding), 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.