Fast Facts

We are seeking a Senior Trainer of Field Development to enhance our training programs for coaches in SoCal South, focusing on delivering impactful virtual and in-person training sessions.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include training and certifying coaches, delivering high-impact training sessions, managing quality assurance systems, and providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills: Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of training facilitation experience, strong skills in virtual training delivery, and the ability to operate in a Train-the-Trainer model.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience as a Coach at Elevo and advanced facilitation expertise.

Location: This position is based in various locations within SoCal South, CA, requiring some travel.

Compensation: $71000 - $80000 / Annually

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Senior Trainer of Field Development

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (80% on-site, 20% WFH)

Location: Various Locations within SoCal South, CA

Pay: $71,000 - $80,000

Benefits:

Health
Dental & Vision
No Cost, Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
401k Plan (4% Employer Match)
Generous PTO

About Us

Elevo’s mission is to transform the well-being of students so they look forward to coming to school. Our WASC-accredited curriculum engages students and fosters social-emotional learning through fun, physically active games, sports, and enrichment activities focused on arts, humanities, and STEM. The services we provide include the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, Before & After School Programs, Summer & Intersession Programs, and so much more. Our programs offer opportunities to learn, move, and thrive together beyond classroom walls while developing essential life skills. We continue to build our capacity as we expand our programs to more districts.

The Role

The Senior Trainer, Field Development, is a senior-level training leader responsible for building, certifying, coaching, and evaluating trainers of coaches across the state.

Operating within a Train-the-Trainer model, this role ensures scalable, high-quality training delivery, strong behavior management standards, and consistent program implementation across regions.

Senior Trainers both develop trainer capability and personally deliver critical statewide training through Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) and In-Person Instructor-Led Training (ILT).

This role works within the Training Team that reports into Field Operations and directly reports to Director of Training, Field Development.

Core Purpose:

To strengthen and scale field excellence by:
Training and certifying high-quality trainers of coaches
Delivering high-impact statewide training initiatives
Ensuring consistent and effective training delivery across modalities
Monitoring implementation fidelity and behavior management standards
Managing QA systems tied to training and program execution
Serving as the structured feedback loop between field, training, and curriculum

Responsibilities:

Training & Certification (Train-the-Trainer)
Deliver onboarding training for newly hired FTEs
Design and maintain the Trainer Certification process, including:
Facilitation competency standards
Adult learning expectations
Certification benchmarks
Observation and evaluation tools
Certify FTEs as trainers of coaches
Observe trainings and provide structured coaching and feedback
Maintain certification records and progression tracking

Training Delivery (Statewide & Regional)

Senior Trainers directly deliver high-impact training across multiple modalities:

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

Deliver virtual training sessions to FTEs and field leaders
Ensure strong engagement and adult learning best practices in virtual environments
Lead virtual rollouts of new programs and updates

In-Person Instructor-Led Training (ILT)

Deliver Site Manager Training (ILT)
Lead Summer Pre-Launch Trainings (ILT)
Facilitate May Training related to upcoming year program changes
Model best-in-class facilitation practices for Elevo trainers

Program Calibration Leadership (Monthly)

Lead monthly Program Calibration sessions
Ensure alignment across regions regarding:
Behavior management expectations
Program fidelity
Training delivery standards
Operational priorities
Address inconsistencies and reinforce standards
Use calibration sessions to strengthen FTE alignment and performance

New Program & Annual Change Rollout

Lead training for annual program updates and strategic shifts
Train individuals on changes for the upcoming year (May Training)
Ensure clarity of messaging, expectations, and execution standards
Align rollout execution with business priorities and operational goals
Support trainers in cascading training effectively to coaches

Quality Assurance & Field Oversight

Manage QA systems related to training delivery and implementation fidelity
Conduct site visits, audits, and implementation reviews
Monitor:
Training completion rates
Certification compliance
Program implementation quality
Behavior management consistency
Identify performance risks and escalate patterns requiring intervention

Feedback Loop & Continuous Improvement

Serve as liaison between Field, Training, and Curriculum teams
Identify trends across regions requiring training or curriculum refinement
Provide structured field insights to inform VILT and ILT content updates
Continuously refine certification and calibration processes

Success Metrics

100% of trainers are successfully certified and re-certified
Training delivery quality scores (VILT + ILT observations)
Program Calibration alignment metrics
Coach training completion rates
Program fidelity audit results
Behavior management consistency indicators
Successful adoption of annual program changes

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in training facilitation (both virtual and in-person)
Strong VILT delivery capability
Experience operating within a Train-the-Trainer model
Coaching and performance feedback expertise
Quality assurance and implementation oversight experience
Travel required

Preferred:

Experience as a Coach working for Elevo
Advanced facilitation expertise

Skills, Knowledge, & Traits:

Operational awareness and field performance insight
Systems thinking and scalability mindset

This position's target annual base pay range is $71,000 - $80,000. Final pay determinations may depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education, geographical location, knowledge, and skills. Elevo also offers a full range of health insurance benefits, 401(k) company match, and paid time off benefits. Elevo is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Elevo is an e-verify employer. Read Elevo's Privacy Policy HERE.

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