Job Title: Camp Leader – Specialized Program 

Salary Range: $20.00-$40.00 

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

Reports to: Camp Coordinator 

Program hours of operation: 8:00AM – 5:00/6:00PM (varies per location) 

Areas of Specialty: Mariachi, Folklorico, Robotics, Instruments, Drum Line,

Locations: LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Equitas Academy Charters (Pico-Union), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Lennox School District (Lennox), Ingenium Charter Schools (West Valley & Compton), and Claremont Unified School District (Claremont). 

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving youth? Join us!

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 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 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110 Title I schools across LA County! 

Job Summary: 

Camp Leaders – Specialized program are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for campers and will support clubs of up to 20 participants. Camp Leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play, and have the greatest impact on their camper’s summer experience. Camp Leaders are enthusiastic, love to learn and work with young people in an outdoor, summer setting! Other support members of the team include a Camp Coordinator, who oversees the program and a Community Liaison who supports the Camp Coordinator. 

The Camp Leader – Specialized Program position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites. 

Role Overview: 

• Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physical and emotional). Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families. 

• Develops and leads program activities that are FUN, engaging and aligned with whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc....). WR has an activity catalog to support the development of activity plans. 

• Deliver high-quality specialized instruction in areas such as Mariachi, Folklorico, Instruments, Skateboarding, etc....

• Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities. 

• Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders. 

• Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to develop culminating activities or events that showcase all participants work and accomplishments. 

• Requests required materials in a timely manner so Camp Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget. 

• Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications.

• May be required to attend off-site field trips.

• Participate in staff development training, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring. 

• Other related duties as assigned. 

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. 

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.

Requirements: 

• Certificate, portfolio, or demonstrable experience in specialized area 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance 

• TB Test clearance 

• First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR)

• 6 months experience supervising a group of children in a school or recreational setting OR 

• 6 units in child development.

• Woodcraft Rangers will require proof of vaccination for ALL employees providing any in-person work with staff or clients. 

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.