Instructor, Academy (TNT)

NADA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Academy Instructor (TNT) – Tailored NADA Training Do you thrive on sharing your expertise and helping others excel in automotive dealership operations? Are you energized by creating engaging learning experiences, delivering practical training, and mentoring professionals across the industry? If so, NADA is looking for an Academy Instructor to join our team! As an Academy Instructor you’ll be at the forefront of NADA’s educational programs, delivering high-quality training sessions to dealership staff, dealer-partners, and industry professionals. From in-person classes to live online sessions and workshops, you’ll ensure participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in dealership operations. This is a full-time position with opportunities to work remotely, a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. The role requires travel up to 75%, including some evening and weekend sessions (10%–15% of scheduled time).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of in-dealership automotive experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated experience in automotive dealership operations, including a strong understanding of key departmental functions such as sales, service, parts, F&I, and accounting.
Strong presentation and instructional skills, with experience developing and delivering training programs using adult-learning methodologies.
Effective written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences (dealers, dealership personnel, OEM personnel, and automotive executives).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audiovisual technology, with the ability to learn new instructional tools and software.
Ability to travel up to 75% and occasionally teach evening or weekend classes.

Responsibilities

Deliver instructor-led training sessions for Dealer Groups, OEMs, and allied participants via in-person, live online classrooms, webinars, and workshops.
Develop detailed lesson plans, instructional aids, and training materials aligned with adult learning principles and NADA-approved instructional design methodologies.
Collaborate with program development teams to evolve curriculum and create new learning content, including interactive online courses.
Monitor student progress, evaluate assignments, provide coaching, and support participant engagement.
Participate in student recruitment activities to achieve program goals for the Academy and other NADA education initiatives.
Support NADA events and exhibits, including booth staffing, product demonstrations, and sales objectives at the annual NADA Show.
Stay current in dealership operations through self-development, in-dealership consultations, and engagement with industry trends.