Director of Training

** Additional Information
** Relocation Assistance Available

** Job Number*
* ** Job Category
** Human Resources

** Location
* * JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78261
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** Schedule
* * Full Time

** Located Remotely?
** N

** Position Type
** Management

** Pay Range:**  $95,000 - $124,000 annually

** Bonus Eligible:
** Y

** JOB SUMMARY*
* Helps drive company values and philosophy and ensures all training and development activities are strategically linked to the organization's mission and vision. Specializes in performance development and learning delivery of brand and service-related topics. Plans and executes key learning delivery and leadership development activities. Facilitates and/or delivers specified on-property training, including core required training and brand training for hourly associates, supervisors, and leaders.

Acts as subject matter expert on brand and leadership development tools, resources, and technology, educating all leaders on their resources and assisting in their development as requested/appropriate.

Monitors compliance of all required training, including training programs for new hires, brand training initiatives, and works directly with human resources and operations leaders to drive compliance for all required training. Understands and utilizes learning technology platforms and oversees Learning Coordinator responsibilities to support the hotel's training needs. Verifies programs/processes are effectively implemented to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives.

Conducts needs assessments and partners with continent learning team to identify appropriate programming and facilitates the delivery of both custom and corporate training programs. Participates fully in the Field Trainer Network hosted by the continent learning organization to verify updated programs and processes are pulled through for the hotel.

Works with considerable independence, developing and facilitating programs to accomplish learning objectives in alignment with broader business objectives. Utilizes a Learning Delivery Plan aligned with property and brand strategies to deliver learning that enable business success. Measures the effectiveness of training to ensure a return on investment.

** CANDIDATE PROFILE*
* ** Education and Experience*
* - 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the human resources or related professional area; certified trainer.

OR

- 4-year bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; certified trainer; no work experience required.

** CORE WORK ACTIVITIES*
* ** Administering Employee Training*
* - Promotes and informs associates about all training programs.

- Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

- Participates fully in the Field Trainer Network hosted by the continent Learning team.

- Supports or oversees Learning Coordinator responsibilities to support the hotel's learners

- Understands role and functionality of Digital Learning Zone, including impersonation, assignments and reporting capabilities.

- Stays current on learning technology enhancements and new learning program launches.

- Helps associates identify specific behaviors that will contribute to service excellence.

- Ensures associates receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

- Uses effective training methods to ensure associates have a good understanding of guest satisfaction and can demonstrate guest satisfaction skills.

- Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

- Coordinates required training programs, including identification of participants and periodic follow-up for completing, when appropriate.

- Delivers training to promote transfer of knowledge according to program learning objectives.

- Thoroughly prepares for each learning event (in-person or virtual) and demonstrates a mastery of content knowledge.

- Creates an environment that enables maximum learning by employing adult leaning principles.

- Demonstrates knowledge of the uniqueness of each audience, including delivery adjustment to the various learning styles represented, as well as for any special needs that could affect the learning.

- Ensures participants receive the appropriate property and company orientation, understand program materials, and build relationships with property leadership team.

- Demonstrates mastery of training technology and best practice facilitation methods to maintain quality standards for all mediums of training delivery.

- Demonstrated overall control of the learning environment, including effectively leading the learning activities, giving directions, utilizing the experiential learning…