Sr Specialist Learning & Development

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required. 

Work Experiences: 

• 4+ years of related experience required, including at least 3 years of experience in facilitation. 
• Two or more nationally recognized learning certifications preferred.

Skills: 

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with individuals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to expertly facilitate learning and manage the experience in all methods of delivery for all levels of the organization
• Excels at learning new skills and adapting to ever changing environments
• Strong application of adult learning principles and curriculum development
• Ability to strategically anticipate, plan, and implement solutions in a timely manner by driving results through others
• Exhibits innovation in instructional design, development, and facilitation strategies
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform assigned job duties
• Flexible to travel and be on the road for periods of time For store related positions:  Available to travel for extended periods of time
• Ability to remain flexible in job duties as business needs require
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed

Responsibilities: 

• Manages projects and programs with high scope and complexity to ensure timely execution of high quality deliverables while adhering to all deadlines.
• Designs and implements strategic learning and development programs which include multi-faceted learning strategies, creating of internal curriculum using a variety of platforms, and monitoring of internal project teams.
• Partners with vendors to plan learning solution needs and negotiates contract and pricing.
• Supports accurate budget forecasting by managing resource orders within budget planning.
• Takes the lead in grooming SMEs to deliver knowledge and facilitate learning in their area of expertise.
• Builds and nurtures partnerships and mentors peers by providing coaching to strengthen business acumen, facilitation, and overall professional presence.
• Conducts needs analyses and advises internal and external stakeholders on learning solutions in order to meet business objectives.
• Develops cost effective solutions, evaluates alternatives, and collaborates with internal and external business partners and subject matter experts to confirm requirements and acceptance. 
• Consistently applies adopted project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Identifies and uses learning program key metrics and feedback to calculate and maximize the organization’s ROI/ROE.
• Learns and follows company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​

About Organization

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN.

Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more.

Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 295 stores across 19 states.

Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com