What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Learning & Development position at A World Fit For Kids?
About World Fit For Kids
A World Fit For Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Since 1993, their award-winning programs have positively impacted over 450,000 children and their families across Los Angeles County. By integrating physical activity, nutrition education, and academic support, they provide a holistic approach to youth development. Their initiatives, such as Nourishing Matters, Kids Code, and Teen Fit For Success, are designed to help students build positive relationships, acquire essential skills, and become self-confident, motivated learners who value and understand the importance of living fit and fulfilling lives. Through these efforts, A World Fit For Kids! fosters a sense of responsibility and compassion, encouraging students to become active, positive contributors to their communities.
About the Role
Are you passionate about empowering others to grow, lead, and thrive? As our next Director of Learning & Development, you’ll have the opportunity to transform how our organization learns, connects, and delivers on its mission.
This is more than a training role — it’s a chance to shape the heart of A World Fit For Kids!. As a key senior leader, you’ll be the architect of a vibrant, equity-centered learning culture that supports every staff member — from frontline youth mentors to senior leadership — in reaching their full potential.
In this high-impact role, you’ll:
- Lead innovative strategies for onboarding, staff training, and talent development.
- Build learning pathways that cultivate leadership and support long-term growth.
- Design inclusive, dynamic learning experiences that inspire purpose and performance.
- Serve as a thought partner across departments, embedding learning into everything we do.
If you're a visionary leader who loves building systems that uplift people, foster excellence, and spark change — this is your moment to make a lasting impact.
Core Responsibilities
Organizational Learning Strategy
- Build and lead a strategic learning roadmap grounded in equity, cultural responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to embed learning into organizational culture and decision-making.
- Monitor sector trends to inform learning strategy and respond to emerging needs.
Training & Staff Development
- Design engaging learning experiences using blended modalities (in-person, virtual, on-the-job, self-paced).
- Facilitate interactive, practical trainings for staff at all levels, including executive coaching, management training, and frontline development.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback loops and performance data to ensure knowledge retention and behavior change.
Onboarding & Talent Development
- Reimagine the onboarding journey to foster belonging, confidence, and clarity from day one.
- Develop clear, competency-based learning pathways that support career progression across roles.
- Introduce mentorship, coaching, and peer learning programs to support ongoing development and leadership readiness.
Curriculum Design & Innovation
- Lead development of culturally responsive, youth-centered curriculum aligned with expanded learning best practices.
- Utilize technology and design thinking to deliver scalable, accessible, and engaging learning content.
- Partner with program leaders and community partners to co-create and pilot new tools and resources.
Evaluation, Quality & Impact
- Develop systems for tracking learning KPIs, training participation, and program impact.
- Produce reports and dashboards to inform leadership decisions and funder communications.
- Champion a culture of feedback, reflection, and data-driven improvement.
Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Partner with HR, DEI, and Program teams to align L&D efforts with broader organizational priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to promote team cohesion, staff well-being, and psychological safety.
- Build relationships with external experts, consultants, and peer organizations to expand internal capacity.
Qualifications / Requirements
- 5 years in a learning & development, curriculum design, or training leadership role.
- Deep experience in the nonprofit, education, youth development, or social justice sectors.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and performance evaluation.
- Proven track record of building inclusive, impactful learning experiences.
- Comfortable using digital platforms (LMS, video, design tools, etc.) for training development and delivery.
- Adept at managing complex projects and building collaborative partnerships across departments.
Special Skills & Attributes
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is energetic, ambitious, goal-oriented and creative, with
the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with a talent for building strong and
productive relationships across constituencies. Ability to present facts and recommendations
effectively in oral and written form. Superior writing ability and analytical skills. Detail-oriented.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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 sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel and use a computer. The employees are frequently required to talk, hear
and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
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.
THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO
PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000
