Director of Learning and Development
- Posted
- 28 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time Exempt
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
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 this job
We are seeking a visionary Director of Learning & Development to join our senior leadership team. This isn’t just a training role — it’s a unique opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic learning culture that supports the development of staff at all levels. From onboarding to executive coaching, you'll architect innovative systems that cultivate growth, equity, and organizational excellence.
If you’re passionate about inspiring purpose, performance, and leadership in others — and want to make a lasting impact in youth development — we’d love to meet you.
Roles & responsibilities
Organizational Learning Strategy
Develop and lead an equity-centered learning strategy aligned with organizational values and goals
Collaborate with senior leaders to embed learning into the culture
Stay informed on sector trends to guide strategy and innovation
Training & Staff Development
Design engaging learning experiences using in-person, virtual, and on-the-job modalities
Facilitate interactive trainings for all levels, including executive coaching and management development
Evaluate training effectiveness through data and feedback
Onboarding & Talent Development
Redesign onboarding to foster early engagement and clarity
Create competency-based learning pathways for career development
Launch mentoring, coaching, and peer learning programs
Curriculum Design & Innovation
Develop culturally responsive, youth-centered curriculum aligned with expanded learning best practices
Use technology and design thinking for scalable, inclusive training content
Co-create new resources with internal and external partners
Evaluation, Quality & Impact
Establish systems to track learning KPIs and training outcomes
Provide reports to inform leadership decisions and funder updates
Champion a culture of continuous learning and reflection
Collaboration & Capacity Building
Align L&D initiatives with HR, DEI, and Program teams
Lead cross-functional projects to strengthen staff well-being and team cohesion
Build external partnerships to increase internal capacity
Qualifications
5+ years of leadership experience in learning & development, instructional design, or training
Strong background in nonprofit, education, youth development, or social justice sectors
Expertise in adult learning theory, training design, and performance measurement
Demonstrated ability to design inclusive, high-impact learning programs
Comfortable using digital training tools and platforms (e.g., LMS, video, design tools)
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and managing complex projects
Preferred Skills and Attributes
Energetic, creative, and goal-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Able to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Typical office environment with frequent use of computer and phone
Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required
Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities