Head of Games Time Training

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $126,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. Head of Games Time Training: The Head of Games Time Training is a hands-on, event delivery-focused professional responsible for designing and implementing LA28’s training programs across the Games footprint. This individual will partner closely with leaders and teams to understand and assess business and Functional Area needs and deliver training solutions that ready the LA28 workforce for Games Time delivery and operations. This role will report to the Senior Vice President, People—Games Prep & Delivery

Requirements

• Prior Games or mega-event training experience required
• 8+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related field, preferably in a high-growth or project-based environment.
• Experience curating and adapting existing learning content to meet operational goals.
• Experience managing a learning management system (LMS) and implementing digital learning platforms, as well as in-person delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate engaging learning experiences across in-person, virtual, and self-paced modalities.
• Skilled in project management, with the ability to manage multiple programs and timelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in workforce development, sports, entertainment, or large-scale event planning a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an enterprise-wide needs assessment across all Functional Areas to determine organizational training requirements and needs for Games Time operations and delivery.
• Lead the development and execution of LA28’s Games Time (GT) Training strategy aligned to expected workforce growth and the operational readiness strategies.
• Lead the HR Team’s Operational Readiness activities and work cross functionally to achieve organizational readiness objectives
• Lead the development and delivery of all GT training programming, including but not limited to coordinating general training, role specific and venue specific training, as well as other required preparatory activities across the GT footprint.
• Work with key stakeholders including the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, and key partners to curate, adapt, and optimize existing required or relevant content to support training requirements.
• Efficiently assess and utilize available systems and tools (e.g., Learning Management System) and optimize technology to enable the most effective and scalable Games Time training deliverables
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to curate or deliver training content where required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees