Construction Training Lead: Hands-On Skills & Safety Coach

AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 personal days

8 sick days

17 holidays

Job summary

American YouthWorks is seeking a Construction Training Coordinator at our Lockhart, TX site. You will prepare program participants for entry-level and apprentice careers in construction through classroom and hands-on training, focusing on safety and credential attainment.

You will deliver NCCER-aligned instruction, supervise projects, and coordinate with staff to support participant progress, engagement, and field readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field; OSHA 500 and NCCER Instructor cert or ability to obtain within first year.
• Three years of hands-on residential construction experience; experience teaching youth or young adults.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver hands-on instruction in residential construction and safety.
• Coordinate credential preparation (NCCER Core, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR).
• Lead projects, organize jobsite activities, monitor safety and performance.
• Maintain training records and progress documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to support participant engagement and transition.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Coaching

Safety Focus

Carpentry

Tool-Use

Communication

Education

Assoc. degree in construction

OSHA 500 / NCCER Instructor

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

American YouthWorks is seeking a Construction Training Coordinator at our Lockhart, TX site. You will prepare program participants for entry-level and apprentice careers in construction through classroom and hands-on training, focusing on safety and credential attainment.

You will deliver NCCER-aligned instruction, supervise projects, and coordinate with staff to support participant progress, engagement, and field readiness.