Training Program Coordinator
About The Position
At Fleet Feet Chicago, we believe that running changes everything. For over 30 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life. Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything. This position focuses on bringing our training programs to life at our Fleet Feet Training locations. In tandem with the Training Program Manager, you will help develop the framework for our participant experience and ensure our coaching staff is properly supported.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Run Coach certification from UESCA, RRCA, or USATF preferred or willingness to become certified
- Strong business acumen and training/race industry knowledge
- Strong ability to coach and influence others without direct authority
- Ability to think strategically about issues and opportunities to properly assess impacts
- Communicate professionally with the team, staff, vendors and participants
- Experience working with a training platform (Final Surge or TrainingPeaks preferred)
- CPR/AED Certification preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must lead an active lifestyle
- Required local travel to retail stores/training sites
Responsibilities
- Maintain the training program framework within the Final Surge platform
- Support training sessions on-site at least twice per week
- Assist in the coordination of major events throughout the year with Fleet Feet Training
- Responsible for program-specific reporting of registration goals and retention of past participants
- Work with Communications Coordinator to curate content for digital newsletters to training program audiences
- Manage and maintain training programs pages on Fleet Feet Chicago website
- Manage all facets of Fleet Feet Training's hydration program
- Know and monitor competitive specialty stores and industry trends for training programs
- Understand and continuously improve processes and systems
- Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activations, and functions
- Work schedule will be based on business needs and training locations. In a typical week, time will be split between the business office and at our training sites. Training sessions take place in the evenings and on weekends
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance provided the first month
- 401k (pre/post tax options) after 1-year anniversary
- Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
- Employee/Vendor Discounts
- Training Program Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
