What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Training and Development position at Fun Town RV, LP?
Founded in 2010, Fun Town RV (FTRV) has grown into Texas’s largest RV chain, operating 36 locations and planning to expand. We provide excellent customer service and offer top RV brands for less, backed by a rigorous 100 point inspection process on every RV we sell. At Fun Town RV, we prioritize hiring candidates who are honest, accountable, positive, and passionate about exceeding expectations. If you're seeking a dynamic career with growth potential and competitive earning opportunities, we encourage you to apply!
Overview:
The Director of Development and Training is responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing the employee learning and professional growth programs for the organization. This position focuses on aligning employee development with the company's strategic goals to improve performance, productivity, and retention.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive training and development strategy that supports business objectives. This includes identifying skill gaps, forecasting future training needs, and designing programs to address them.
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of all training initiatives. This can range from onboarding new hires and leadership development to technical skills training and compliance workshops.
Manage the training budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize the impact of development programs.
Conduct needs assessments for various levels of roles in the organization to identify training needs
Lead and mentor a team of trainers, instructional designers, and other learning professionals.
Project management of multiple complex projects with the ability to meet deadlines
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of training programs and report on their return on investment (ROI).
Select and manage external training vendors, consultants, and e-learning platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
7 years experience within a corporate training environment, with a significant portion in a leadership or management role. A master's degree in a relevant field like human resources, organizational development, or adult education is often preferred.
3 years of management experience with strong leadership and people management skills are essential for guiding a team and influencing stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to articulate strategy, present findings, and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
The ability to analyze data and use metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
A deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and current trends in learning technology (e.g., e-learning, gamification, virtual reality).
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 15 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Christmas Savings Plan
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Join Our Growing Team!
At Fun Town RV, we value our employees and provide opportunities for career advancement in an exciting, fast-growing industry. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values hard work and dedication, apply today!
Fun Town RV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Drug screening, driving record, and background checks may be conducted prior to and during employment. Content of this ad and fulfillment of offers is sole responsibility of Fun Town RV.