Sr. Technical Trainer

Rain Bird Corporation

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About The Position

If you're passionate about irrigation and committed to excellence, this role offers the opportunity to share your expertise and elevate the next generation of irrigation professionals. As a Senior Technical Trainer, you will help strengthen Rain Bird’s position as an industry-leading provider of irrigation education by delivering high‑impact training that advances knowledge, skill, and professionalism across the field.
In this role, your irrigation background is essential. You will embrace emerging technologies, stay curious, and continually expand your expertise as new tools, products, and techniques evolve in this fast‑moving industry. You will lead one or more of Rain Bird Academy’s for‑profit training programs, delivering instruction through both livestream and in‑person classroom formats across domestic and global markets. Your knowledge, energy, and leadership will empower technicians, contractors, distributors, designers, and aspiring professionals to build confidence and mastery in irrigation fundamentals, products, and best practices.
You will take ownership of the training programs you lead, from scheduling and curriculum development to live instruction and program growth. This position is ideal for a dynamic communicator who enjoys engaging learners, shaping meaningful educational experiences, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and representing Rain Bird with professionalism and pride.

Requirements

• Excellent presenter and communicator.
• Undergraduate degree, or industry certifications with 5 or more years relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience presenting, training, coaching or teaching in professional situations.
• Demonstrated ability to own projects and drive them to completion.
• Strong potential for future growth and promotion within Rain Bird.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight up to 50% of the year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in adult education or professional training delivery.
• Irrigation knowledge and experience
• Online training development, course development, or learning management experience.
• Services management experience.
• Experience developing and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality Livestream and In‑Classroom training sessions up to 70% of the time
• Ensure training program(s) includes the ideal mix of classes to meet customer and market needs.
• Directly involved in the development and continuous improvement of new and existing course curriculum, ensuring alignment with Rain Bird branding and product direction.
• Set up and manage training events, coordinating instructors, logistics, materials, and technology for seamless learning experiences.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Rain Bird teams, irrigation contractors, distributors, landscape architects, and other industry partners.
• Represent Rain Bird professionally while traveling for training and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level