Training and Development Specialist
Description Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
Organizes and executes annual training needs assessment for YCO; develops annual training plan to address needs of current YMCA staff and volunteers; annual plan should be aligned with and support YCO's strategic initiatives.
Provides updates to supervisors on their staff certifications, needs, and opportunities for training.
Responsible for the design and implementation of necessary training to ensure that we are meeting association standards for volunteers and those that work with children and youth at the Y.
Ensures that the pool of qualified trainers is reflective of type/number of trainings needed; recruits and assists new trainer candidates through the certification process & monitors trainer quality.
Develops, coordinates, and ensures the delivery of quality training; ensures that the training offered complies with YCO and YUSA standards.
Serves as a resource to YCO leaders in order to be proactive in planning to prevent lapses in certifications.
Maintains training documents and records required by YMCA of the USA.
Works with the YMCA HUB to advocate for training, communicate eligible opportunities, and ensure our teams have access to what is needed.
Ensures that all financial aspects of training - from billing to IDT's, etc, are managed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
Fosters a climate of innovation to develop programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and nationally, and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery areas.
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 employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in human services, social services, business, health education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four or more years of management/training experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency, preferred, but not required.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community.
A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
Strong knowledge of LINK, and YMCA Learning and Career Development resources.
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with other YMCA's and the community organizations.
Knowledge Word, Excel, Power Point, Kronos, YMCA LINK, LCDC, and web-based programs are needed.
Training requirements:
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, O2 within the first 60 Days of employment.
(If not already certified, obtain certification within 60 days.
) Knowledge of aquatics, childcare, leadership competency and other basic YMCA trainings.
Team Leader level certification.
(Within 2 years.
) Become a trainer in at least 1 training venue.
Recommend becoming a trainer in multiple areas.
(Within 1 year.
) ALL certifications must be maintained during employment Strong knowledge and/or certifications in outside related areas (i.
e.
ACE, AFAA, Red Cross, ASHI, American Heart Assoc.
) Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Recommended Skills Billing Cpr Career Development Child Care Corporate Social Responsibility Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Organizes and executes annual training needs assessment for YCO; develops annual training plan to address needs of current YMCA staff and volunteers; annual plan should be aligned with and support YCO's strategic initiatives.
Provides updates to supervisors on their staff certifications, needs, and opportunities for training.
Responsible for the design and implementation of necessary training to ensure that we are meeting association standards for volunteers and those that work with children and youth at the Y.
Ensures that the pool of qualified trainers is reflective of type/number of trainings needed; recruits and assists new trainer candidates through the certification process & monitors trainer quality.
Develops, coordinates, and ensures the delivery of quality training; ensures that the training offered complies with YCO and YUSA standards.
Serves as a resource to YCO leaders in order to be proactive in planning to prevent lapses in certifications.
Maintains training documents and records required by YMCA of the USA.
Works with the YMCA HUB to advocate for training, communicate eligible opportunities, and ensure our teams have access to what is needed.
Ensures that all financial aspects of training - from billing to IDT's, etc, are managed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
Fosters a climate of innovation to develop programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and nationally, and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery areas.
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 employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in human services, social services, business, health education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four or more years of management/training experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency, preferred, but not required.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community.
A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
Strong knowledge of LINK, and YMCA Learning and Career Development resources.
Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with other YMCA's and the community organizations.
Knowledge Word, Excel, Power Point, Kronos, YMCA LINK, LCDC, and web-based programs are needed.
Training requirements:
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, O2 within the first 60 Days of employment.
(If not already certified, obtain certification within 60 days.
) Knowledge of aquatics, childcare, leadership competency and other basic YMCA trainings.
Team Leader level certification.
(Within 2 years.
) Become a trainer in at least 1 training venue.
Recommend becoming a trainer in multiple areas.
(Within 1 year.
) ALL certifications must be maintained during employment Strong knowledge and/or certifications in outside related areas (i.
e.
ACE, AFAA, Red Cross, ASHI, American Heart Assoc.
) Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
Recommended Skills Billing Cpr Career Development Child Care Corporate Social Responsibility Economy Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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