Autotech Technical Trainer

• Continually develops knowledge and skills needed to be an effective automotive/truck instructor
• Prepares extensively for classes and provides outstanding delivery, professional interaction with students, and subject matter presentations using adult learning principles
• Develops training schedules with management and the NAPA Training Service Center
• Partners with division management to implement, pilot, and facilitate NAPA Autotech training programs
• Participates and assists in initial course/curriculum development
• Ensures course content integrity while allowing for freedom to enhance the learner's experience based on instructor's style
• Works closely with internal and external customers to determine training needs and plan training events
• Communicates feedback regarding training events, process, and materials
• Participates in planning processes (e.g., needs assessment, course development, and delivery)
• Assists with marketing training events to maximize participation
• Makes training presentations at marketing and owners' conferences, Team NAPA meetings, DC sales meetings, and other NAPA events
• Corresponds with management about training activities, test results, and evaluations
• Identifies areas of improvement, suggests training courses to correct, and follows up with customer evaluations
• Maintains course integrity as designed
• Advocates proper selection and qualification of participants
• Ensures an effective learning environment for participants
• Advocates NAPA, the NAPA organization, programs, parts and tools and equipment
• Prepares and ensures administrative aspects of training are completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management

• ASE Master Technician Certification required
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a working automotive technician
• Prior automotive, truck or related training, facilitation, and meeting direction experience
• Prior experience (2+ years) successfully conducting adult learning programs
• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required
• Possesses excellent communication, facilitation, and human relations skills
• Possess high character, team orientation/fairness, excellent organizational skills and accurate and timely reporting
• Minimum 70% travel required
• Ability to stand and talk for 4+ hours at a time with occasional breaks
• Heavy physical activities may be required (e.g.: lifting training props weighing up to 70 lbs. including cases with parts or tools, using lifting/moving tools to assist with heavier items – daily)
• Maintains and protects assigned equipment, vehicle, computers, credit cards and other assets

NAPA product line knowledge is a plus

• Remote work
• Company vehicle
• Cell-phone stipend
• Great total benefits package
• Company Culture of direct access to leadership team
• Awesome people and brand to work with
• Outstanding health benefits and 401K
• Stable company. Fortune 200 with a “family” feel
• A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity, finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are the same
• Great training, and ongoing development with support from multiple leaders/your team