Area Training Manager (Hybrid)

First Student; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

PerkSpot discounts

Career growth

Job summary

First Student in Connecticut is hiring an Area Training Manager for a hybrid role that blends remote coordination with on-site training across multiple locations. You will manage and coach trainers, partner with location leadership, and ensure training programs meet company and regulatory standards.

The role requires at least three years of management experience, CT residency, and willingness to travel up to 50% within the state; a CDL is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Connecticut residency required.
• At least three years of management experience including supervising staff and performance management.
• CDL highly preferred.
• Experience in training, transportation, or safety operations is preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Connecticut up to 50%.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training systems.
• Ability to drive as required for location visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee training programs including new-hire and safety training in partnership with Location Managers.
• Schedule, coach, and support trainers to ensure coverage across locations.
• Partner with Candidate Experience Specialists to aid onboarding.
• Coordinate training needs with operations and safety teams.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor training delivery, identify gaps, and improve practices.
• Plan staffing and resources for training staff.
• Provide hands-on training and backup coverage as needed.
• Review training data and propose improvements to performance.
• Travel within Connecticut to visit locations up to 50%.

Skills

People management

Training & coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Training systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Area Training Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Connecticut

Schedule: 1st Shift

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000/year

Travel: In-state travel as required, up to 50%

Applicants MUST reside in Connecticut and be able to travel throughout the state as required. A strong management background is required, and a CDL is highly preferred.

About the Role

First Student is hiring an Area Training Manager to oversee training programs across multiple locations in Connecticut. This hybrid position combines remote work with on-site training and support.

You’ll manage and coach trainers, work closely with location leadership, and help new hires move through training and onboarding. You’ll also ensure training is consistent, properly documented, and meets company and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage training programs: Deliver company training programs, including new-hire training and ongoing safety training, in partnership with Location Managers.
• Supervise trainers: Schedule, coach, and support trainers to maintain coverage across locations.
• Support onboarding: Partner with Candidate Experience Specialists to help candidates through training and onboarding.
• Work with operations and safety: Coordinate training needs, priorities, and follow-up with local teams.
• Maintain compliance: Keep accurate training records and ensure programs meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Review training quality: Monitor delivery, identify gaps, and improve training practices.
• Plan staffing and resources: Support the hiring and assignment of training staff.
• Provide hands-on support: Deliver training and provide backup coverage when needed.
• Track results: Review training data and recommend changes to improve performance and outcomes.
• Travel within Connecticut: Visit locations as required, up to 50% of the time.

What You’ll Need

• Connecticut residency is required.
• A strong management background with at least three years of management experience is required, including experience supervising staff, setting priorities, and managing performance.
• A CDL is highly preferred.
• Experience in training, transportation, or safety operations is preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Connecticut as needed, up to 50%.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training systems.
• Ability to drive as required for location visits.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• PerkSpot discounts on cell phones, vehicles, travel, and more.
• Onboarding support and opportunities for career growth.

Join First Student

Help our Connecticut locations prepare employees to provide safe, dependable transportation.

First Student strives to attract and retain a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.