Field Trainer

Summary:

The Field Trainer will be responsible for New Hire Onboarding training and leading or coordinating other initiative based market training as needed. Will coordinate with Learning & Department and field leadership to determine training priorities. Reports to the Director of Functional Learning Pay Class: Full Time Remote Pay: $62,671-83,562 Salaried

Essential Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of Onboarding/Orientation and New Hire training programs
• Facilitation of Initiative training programs
• Communicate/Report with GMs, TD, RVP regarding New Hire training and progress
• Use technology to facilitate remote training sessions.
• Schedule training classes and communicate dates and times.
• Follow up on new hires who have completed training to identify additional development needs.
• Partner with L&D to identify and contract for outside training venues when needed.
• Partner with L&D to provide ongoing training for TDs, GMs and Associates in market.
• Attend Train the Trainer sessions and other meetings as required in San Antonio or other markets.

10. Participate in developing and provides feedback on training materials and courses. 11. Facilitate other training courses as defined by the Learning & Development Department. 12. Maintain training supplies and equipment. 13. Set up and maintenance of training facilities.

Education:

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education

Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) plus years of related work experience in vision industry, preferred.
• Three (3) plus years of management/leadership experience.
• Prior experience in training or developing others highly desired.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Learning and Development (T&D) functions and practices; ability to evaluate, follow, and lead L&D.
• Efficient time management, self-starter with ability to prioritize.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Ability to adapt to varying learning styles and abilities of learners.
• Knowledge of the concepts and practices of adult learning, and the ability to apply these concepts and practices to workplace activities.
• Ability to travel within market and occasionally to regional or national meetings.
• Ability to manage budget effectively to support all training activities of the market.
• Ability to work with multiple supervisors and reporting relationships.
• Proficient computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Excel & advanced Power Point skills.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions
• General problem solving abilities

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines). Activity Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X Reach with Hands and Arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk or hear X Close Vision (clear vision at 20” or less) X

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics:

• Detail orientated and well organized
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Team player
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.
• Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.