About this role
The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing, delivering and monitoring training programs. The Automotive Technical Trainer is responsible for consistency in delivering training material throughout the club's footprint. The incumbent builds relationships and works with business line management, contract facilities and internal staff to deliver world class service during all interactions.
What you will do:
- Designs, develop and facilitates training programs emphasizing technical and sales skills, applications, vendor and product information, AAA quality standards and Five Diamond Member experience culture. Delivers training utilizing a variety of training techniques. Ensures trainees comprehend the complexity and depth of related information. Responsible for imparting and ensuring knowledge transfer of critical safety decisions related to real-time work conditions. Facilitates training programs in a variety of settings including formal classroom settings, various locations, regional training centers, distance learning and one-on-one training sessions. Training programs may be conducted after business hours. Depending on business line training may delivered to non-employees. Training may occur both indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.
- builds professional relationships with AAA partners and vendors. Maintains high level of topical expertise and knowledge of all product offerings, industry trends, department policies and procedures. Participates in department meetings to communicate proactively the status of training initiatives, ideas, and concepts and to gather feedback from the management staff. Provides constructive coaching throughout training and nesting to help learners refine and enhance their technical and professional skills toward established standards. Acts as a performance consultant, analyzing work practices, coaching and reporting on perforance as related to job skills.
- Develops and adjusts training programs geared toward the depth of knowledge required by the trainees position and prior skills. Working with the Safety Manager, supports the estabilishment of a safety culture by incorporating safe working practices and OSHA requirements in all training programs.
- Remains knowledgeable of industry trends by attending related seminars and courses, and maintaining industry certifications. Represents the department and organization at club, community and industry functions.
- Assists the operatons during events or high call volume and weather related storms. Works closely with monitoring/quality assurance team to identify performance gaps and opportunities and recommends learning solutions to line management.
- Establishes strong working relationships with other trainers, management and leadership.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
- Associate's Degree preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 6-8 years of additional relevant experience required
- 5+ years Automotive Repair Experience required and
- 1-3 years Of facilitating live courses in-person and virtual environments required
- 3+ years Towing experience preferred
- 2+ years Supervisory experience preferred
- Current ASE electrical or engine repair certification (G1 & A6) and Wreckmaster Certification Level 2/3 within 1 Year Required and
- Must be able to operate tow vehicles and successfully pass a Drivers License Check Required and
- DOT Physical within 180 Days Required and
Why AAA Northeast
Career Growth: With ongoing world-class training and proven career paths, you'll have the opportunity to develop expertise and advance your career within AAA Northeast.
Trusted Legacy: With over 120 years of service excellence, we have a long track record of protecting our members as well as our employees and their families.
Future-Focused: With new business offerings and increasing digital presence, we are focused on innovating for the future to sustain our success.
What We Offer
- Award-Winning: Weve been named as a Top Employer for the last 7 years
- Health Coverage: Medical coverage with employer contributions covering up to 93% of the premium cost, plus dental and vision options.
- Retirement: 6% company match on 401(k) retirement plan contribution, with contributions fully vested and made every pay period
- Paid Time off: 3 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, 8 sick days, 48 hours of volunteer time annually
- Additional Perks: Free AAA membership, insurance discounts, travel commission refund, up to $625 in Wellness Incentives, up to $6k in tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Compensation: Competitive base pay, annual bonus opportunities, and for certain roles, additional monthly and/or quarterly incentive compensation. The posted salary range represents the full range grade for this role, with individual pay based on job-related skills, experience, shift, and geographic location.
At AAA Northeast, how we work together matters. We are a highly collaborative organization that values connection, transparency, and trust. Our cameras on approach during virtual meetings reflects our expectation that team members are present, engaged and actively participating, helping to build strong working relationships and a sense of shared accountability, no matter where were located.
We are also proud of our diverse culture, shaped by the talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees. AAA Northeast is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and equitable practices in recruiting, hiring, and advancement. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or membership in any other protected class. We thrive when our team members bring their whole selves to work.