Corporate Trainer, Trades Training - Pool Req

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide trades training to corporate clients on an on-call basis. Deliver training based on client’s needs and objectives. This role involves assessing training needs, customizing content, and delivering training using various materials. The trainer will also be responsible for updating course content, maintaining familiarity with current teaching methods, and seeking ways to improve instruction. Attendance at meetings and strict observance of record-keeping are also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years subject-related industry experience required
• Ability to deliver classes at the client location/facility
• Knowledge and ability to dress appropriately
• Excellent presentation skills, with demonstrated proficiency in presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication
• Ability to attend certification classes in their discipline as deemed necessary by the department in order to comply with licensing requirements
• Ability to repair, maintain and operate all relevant machines and tools
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city
• Ability to use current technology, including skill in a variety of computer software programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
• Possess good organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment
• Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others
• Must be able to customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives
• Knowledge of and ability to use learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which affect individual learning and change
• Knowledge of and ability to use theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance
• Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge
• Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules
• Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of this job

Nice To Haves

• 8 years experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
• Certification in construction trades (i.e., Master Welder, Master Electrician, etc), or any construction trades training certification, such as The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) preferred
• Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide trades training to corporate clients as needed with little prior notice.
• Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.
• Deliver training using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings with client and Corporate College as requested including Corporate Trainer Orientation.
• Strict observance of the maintenance of accurate records, including class schedules, student rosters, 3-day attendance and grade rosters.

Benefits

• promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development
• provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level