Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

Company Overview

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

About The Job

The Leadership Development Specialist is pivotal in driving initiatives that enhance the teammate experience and build leadership capacity across the organization. Collaborating closely with Organizational Development leaders, this role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing processes, tools, and programs that foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace. Key areas of responsibility include facilitating professional, team, and leadership development.

This role strongly emphasizes leadership development programming, including identifying skill gaps, designing tailored training initiatives, and equipping managers with the tools and strategies needed for effective team leadership. The Specialist partners with leaders to create and deliver upskilling opportunities that strengthen managerial capabilities, cultivate a pipeline of future leaders, and drive organizational success. The leadership development specialist ensures a cohesive approach to teammate growth, engagement, and overall satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Collaborate with Organizational Development leaders to design and deliver strategic, value-added initiatives that enhance the teammate experience and align with organizational goals.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and programs focused on development, leadership, and team effectiveness.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs, including assessments, curriculum development, coaching, and ongoing facilitation.
• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in leadership development and manager training initiatives, proposing solutions that support long-term organizational success.
• Create and maintain on-demand content, materials, facilitator guides, and blended learning solutions to support professional and leadership growth.
• Lead initiatives to upskill managers by delivering targeted training programs, developing toolkits, and providing resources to enhance leadership capabilities and team management.
• Facilitate team-building workshops and activities to enhance collaboration, communication, and overall team performance.
• Provide 1:1 professional development coaching, including guidance for emerging leaders and managers to navigate growth opportunities.
• Support and promote culture initiatives, including recognition programs, to strengthen organizational values and teammate engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational behavior, education, or related field.
• 5 years experience in learning and development with proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering high-impact learning and leadership development programs.
• Certified in strengths-based assessment tools and methodologies preferred.
• Experience leading professional, team, and leadership development.

Desired Attributes

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies for virtual and classroom settings.
• Demonstrated success in training and development program management, including managing complex projects involving numerous stakeholders and timelines
• Applies creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative approaches and solutions.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills while managing multiple competing projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally and across hierarchy levels
• Passion for building a positive and motivating work environment.
• Change management experience.

Pay Range: $70,000 – $80,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected.  To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Marathon Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in-person and virtual care, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer-funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. 
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule