Training Manager

The Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Training Manager will lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of CBOBS’ educational products—from employee training to student and client experiences. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive body of work which includes improving product content and delivery aimed at improving student outcomes in our 8 core SEL outcomes, ensuring instructional staff are equipped to deliver high-quality programming, and wrap-around supports for our core programs and program audience. This is a full-time position.

Requirements:

Staff Training Design:

• Ensures industry standard training is delivered consistently to all instructional staff which enables safe and consistent program delivery to participants through internal and external trainers.
• Identifies and advocates for innovative and effective learning solutions that meet the needs of a diverse learning community across the organization.
• Plans, organizes, directs, develops, and controls the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a broad range of professional development programs, including content development, iteration and approval, and implementation (including facilitation).
• Creates and manages annual training budget.

Curriculum Development And Program Development:

• Leads a community of practice among lead instructors and supports Admin’s intent to cultivate best practices in education, curriculum development, and program design.
• Designs and oversees successful implementation of the Character Curriculum for field staff and school partners.
• Maintains and moves forward any iterations to the online curriculum portal.
• Lead educator supports such as teacher debrief sessions.
• Serves as the Program Quality Lead between OBUSA Learning Lab initiatives and CBOBS.

Data Analysis, Integration, And Communication:

• Analyze trending data across field staff observations and support the planning of learning opportunities designed to consistently improve both the quality and consistency of work.
• Implement participant and staff outcomes and feedback collection.
• Analyze and report on data outcomes to internal and external audiences through presentations, reports, and more.
• Use a data-informed approach to program development decisions.
• Support communication to external stakeholders through Annual Reports, newsletters, presenting to external audiences, report cards, data share outs, website updates, and more.

Requirements

• BA or Master’s degree in instructional design.
• Deep familiarization and practice with adult learning principles and coaching.
• Proficient use of data.
• Ability to influence and inspire across departments.
• Manage multiple responsibilities effectively; have strong planning and execution skills; be a goal-oriented and effective problem-solver.
• Build strong working relationships and strong teams (teacher teams, leadership teams).
• A lifelong learner who is constantly seeking self-improvement with a strong ability to be self-reflective, willing to learn and receive/give constructive feedback.

Compensation & Benefits

• $44,000-$51,000; commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Employer contribution of 70% for Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for the employee and their children, if applicable.
• Fifteen (15) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) which accrue per pay period.
• Up to Eight (8) weeks of paid Family/Medical leave.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match. Employees are eligible for participation after 6months of employment. The current match is 6% of the employee’s salary.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Pre-tax Saving Cafeteria Plan: Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Pre-tax Commuter/Transit Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Insurance.
• Pro Deals: Discounts from outdoor industry vendors for outdoor professionals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Sitting at a desk or computer 50% of the time or greater.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds.

Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against any student or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other category which may be protected by applicable state or federal law. Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression. Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect.