Junior Rangers Leader - Fall After School Program

Guiding young people as; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 35,404; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Career development

Opportunity for upward mobility

Job summary

Guiding young people as in Moreno Valley is looking for a Junior Rangers Leader. This part-time role involves ensuring a fun and safe environment for youth participants while developing engaging program activities. Ideal candidates should be energetic, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

Key responsibilities include monitoring attendance, fostering relationships, and complying with all safety protocols. Candidates are expected to have at least a high school diploma and relevant background checks. Join us to make a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Must have FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance.
• TB Test clearance is required.
• First Aid & CPR certification (provided by Woodcraft Rangers).
• 6 months experience supervising early education aged children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are in a safe environment.
• Develop and lead program activities.
• Monitor participant attendance and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with participants.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Energetic

Good oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Title: Junior Rangers Leader

Pay Range: $21.50 - $25.70

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 20-25 hours/week; shifts vary by location and may include evenings, weekends, and required trainings.

Reports to: Site Coordinator

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

Locations: Moreno Valley Unified School District.

Job Summary

Junior Rangers Leaders are responsible for ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for TK and Junior Rangers and will support clubs of up to 10 participants. Junior Rangers Leaders have the opportunity to grow, connect, play and have the greatest impact on their participants’ experience. Junior Rangers Leaders are enthusiastic, and love to learn and work with young people in an outdoor setting! Other support members of the team include a Site Coordinator, who oversees the program and a Community Liaison who supports the Site Coordinator. All staff can choose between working in day camps, sleepaway camp, or both.

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 age-appropriate program activities that are fun, engaging and aligned with a whole-child approach (social emotional learning, skill building, self-esteem, leadership, etc.). Woodcraft has an activity catalog to support the development of activity plans.
• 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 Site Coordinator can ensure materials are available when needed and within budget.
• Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including keeping all trainings and required certifications up to date.
• 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.
• Junior Rangers Leaders are accountable to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager for assigned duties.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance
• TB Test clearance
• First Aid & CPR certification (provided by Woodcraft Rangers)
• Work well with young children and/or youth.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
• 6 months experience supervising a group of early education aged children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in early education or child development.
• Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.
• For ABC Unified School District (Cerritos) Candidates ONLY - 48+ College Units or ABC Unified Paraeducator Test Completion.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing is required during working hours.
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is a typical office setting with exposure to a computer monitor and variable noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 breast feeding), 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 or is associated with a protected characteristic.