Training Design Specialist

Player 15 Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and the Mortgage Matchup Center. Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences. Player 15 Group is seeking a Training Design Specialist to help in enhancing a company's productivity and efficiency by helping to support leadership and develop programs, trainings and experiential learning programs. This role will be responsible for is responsible for developing high-quality learning experiences that support organizational goals and enhance team member performance. This role focuses on instructional design, curriculum development, and the creation of engaging digital and instructor-led training solutions. The Training Design Specialist partners closely with subject-matter experts, learning leaders, and operational stakeholders to ensure training materials are accurate, impactful, and aligned with business needs. They will help with both the design and execution of key projects related to leadership development, organizational development, and continuous improvement. They identify areas for improvement, help support strategic initiatives. Collaborating with leadership and various departments, they facilitate change management and employee engagement programs to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Their expertise ensures that organizational goals align with overall business objectives, leading to sustainable growth and enhanced performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized and gets excited about ways to help solve problems collaboratively in ways that make the people they work with and the organization better. We’re looking for a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about shaping the future of sports and business. If you are ready to join a people first culture, and curate memorable moments, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Strong ability to write clear, concise, and instructionally sound content for diverse audiences
Experience in coordination of design plans for workshops and training sessions.
Create and design in person training material and digital web based training
Experience in using a LMS platform or digital learning technologies/tools
Lead initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Have a Growth Mindset: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and continuously learn.
Prepare summary reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
Be a Great Teammate: Ability to communicate effectively across all areas of the organization.
Partner with People and Culture and other departments for alignment of strategies
Coordinate with external consultants and vendors for specialized projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Communication
Minimum of 2 years org/learning, training development or curriculum development
Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven track record of managing multiple projects.
Strong Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Develop training materials such as e-learning modules, videos, scripts, facilitator guides, job aids and SOP development
Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or similar) to create effective, learner-centered training.
Support facilitation of training when needed, particularly for pilot programs or new content rollouts.
Support leadership development and training programs to improve employee engagement and performance. This will include curriculum and outline development.
Maintain and update training content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with evolving business needs.
Conduct organizational assessments to identify areas for improvement in processes, systems, and procedures. This will include assessments, data analysis and creating recommendations from the data.