Training Manager - Inland Empire

woodcraftrangers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodcraft Rangers is looking for a Training Manager to lead design, development, and delivery of organizational learning initiatives. You will collaborate with Associate Directors to align training with program goals, manage curricula, and ensure high-quality experiences for youth and families.

The role requires facilitation across virtual and in-person settings, cross-functional coordination, and a commitment to continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of experiential learning theory and adult learning principles.
• Strong understanding of youth development and expanded learning programs.
• Experience in training design, facilitation, and program implementation.
• Commitment to data-driven decision-making and CQI.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and departments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Forms, Planner, PPTX.
• Stable internet access.
• Valid LIVE Scan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of training programs aligned with goals and adult learning best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure initiatives support organizational priorities.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of curricula, academies, and train-the-trainer programs.
• Ensure training content reflects current practices in experiential learning and instructional design.
• Oversee facilitation of training programs, including virtual and in-person sessions.

Skills

experiential learning theory

adult learning principles

youth development

program evaluation

communication skills

project management

training facilitation

leadership

training design

relationship building

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Forms

Planner

PPTX

Job description

ob Title:TrainingManager

Reports to:AssociateDirector ofTraining

Status:Full-time; Exempt

Salary:$74,000.00-$83,000.00

Position Information:

The Training Manageris responsible forleading the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational learning and development initiatives. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, engaging training experiences that support employee growth, program excellence, and organizational goals. The Training Manager collaborates cross-functionally with program, operations, and leadership teams toidentifytraining needs, develop learning solutions, evaluate effectiveness, and drive a culture of continuous learning. Through strategic planning, project management, quality assurance, and data-informed decision-making, the Training Manager helps strengthen staff capacity and ensure high-quality outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

Training Design & Development

• Lead the design, development, and continuous enhancement of engaging, high-quality training programs aligned with organizational goals, program needs, and adult learning best practices.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Training and Associate Director of Programs to ensure training initiatives support organizational priorities and strategicobjectives.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of training curricula, workshops, academies, professional development pathways, and train-the-trainer programs.
• Ensure all training content reflects current best practices in experiential learning, youth development, facilitation, and instructional design.
• Maintain consistency in training quality, structure, and learner experience across all learning initiatives.

Training Delivery & Execution

• Oversee and support the successful facilitation of training programs across the organization to ensure consistent, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences.
• Facilitatetrainings, workshops, and professional development sessions in both virtual and in-person environments as needed.
• Coordinate all aspects of traininglogistics, including scheduling, communication, materials preparation, venue coordination, and participant support.
• Ensure administrative processes and operational systems are effectively managed to support seamless training execution.
• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and learner-centered environment that promotes participation and skill development.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all training programs align with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) standards and organizational learningobjectives.
• Establish andmaintainquality assurance processes for training design, content review, and facilitation practices.
• Utilize established training review and vetting tools to ensure content meets organizational standards for quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
• Ensure training materials consistently reflect organizational branding, voice, and messaging.
• Identifyopportunities to enhance training systems, processes, and participant experiences through ongoing evaluation and innovation.

Data & Evaluation

• Collect, analyze, and interpret training data, including participant feedback, assessments, engagement metrics, and performance outcomes.
• Conduct training needs assessments toidentifyskill gaps, emerging trends, and professional development priorities.
• Utilize data and evaluation findings to inform training improvements and support organizational decision-making.
• Develop and provide regular reports, recommendations, and updates to the Associate Director of Training.
• Partner with the Impact team toidentifydata-informed training opportunities, trends, and continuous improvement strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with program leaders, department teams, and organizational stakeholders toidentifylearning needs and develop responsive training solutions.
• Align training initiatives with operational, programmatic, and strategic priorities across the organization.
• Build andmaintainstrong collaborative relationships to ensure trainingremainsrelevant, practical, and impactful.
• Coordinate with Program teams to schedule and conduct site visits that support training evaluation, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts.

Operations & Project Management

• Manage multiple training projects and initiatives simultaneously while ensuringtimelycompletion and high-quality outcomes.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale training events, conferences, and organizational learning initiatives.
• Maintain organized systems for tracking training schedules, participant engagement, materials, outcomes, and project progress.
• Utilize the organization's Learning Management System (LMS) to manage training records, participation, compliance, and learning engagement.
• Ensuretimelyfollow-up on training requests through effective documentation, communication, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Culture & Organizational Alignment

• Model organizational values through effective leadership, collaboration, communication, and professional conduct.
• Champion a culture of learning, continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Support staff development by coaching facilitators, providing feedback, and promoting training excellence.
• Promote a "Kids First" philosophy by ensuring all training initiatives contribute to safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences for youth.
• Serve as a learning and development leader who advances organizational capacity, employee success, and program quality.

Requirements

• Knowledgeofexperiential learning theoryand adult learning principles.
• Strong understandingofyouth development,expanded learning programs, and education systems, particularly in high-need communities.
• Experience intraining design, facilitation, and program implementation.
• Commitment todata-driven decision-making, evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and departments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Proficiencyin digital tools (Canva, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, Forms, Planner, PPTX).
• Stable internet access.
• Valid LIVE Scan

Special Skills

Ideally, we are looking for someone who isdetail 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 individualpossesses.Individualneedsto be comfortable on camera and in live virtual sessions with students and peers.

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 employeeis regularly required tostand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer. The employees arefrequentlyrequired to talk, hear, and reach withhandsand arms. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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 any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.