A World Fit For Kids!,

Director of Learning and Development

Posted
11 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

To apply

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