Director of Training

Lucky Strike Entertainment; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Discounts

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Director of Training to own field manager training strategy, build in-center programs, and roll out new initiatives across 360+ locations. You will lead a team of Trainers, partner with Operations and HR, and ensure training aligns with evolving business priorities.

The role requires travel up to 50%, and there is a strong emphasis on onboarding, development paths, and consistent program delivery across multi-unit operations in the entertainment and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading training or L&D for multi-unit operations

Responsibilities

• Own the field manager training strategy, from in-center training through ongoing development
• Build and update in-center training plans as brand standards, systems, and priorities change
• Roll out new training programs to the field and ensure adoption
• Partner with multi-unit leaders to track completion and close training gaps
• Schedule, facilitate, and oversee in-person manager training classes
• Improve manager retention through strong onboarding and clear development paths
• Create and update training content quickly when company priorities shift
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Trainers, and oversee the Training team's budget
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Food & Beverage, and other corporate partners to keep training aligned with the business
• Travel to centers and training sessions to see training in action and support field leaders

Skills

Training Leadership

LMS Experience

In-person Facilitation

Team Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Travel Readiness

Tools

LMS Platforms

Job description

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

Location: NYC, 50% travel

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment.

Summary

As the Director of Training, you will own how Lucky Strike trains its field managers: building in-center training plans, ensuring completion, leading in-person manager classes, and rolling out new programs as priorities shift.

What You’ll Do

• Own the field manager training strategy, from in-center training through ongoing development
• Build and update in-center training plans as brand standards, systems, and priorities change
• Roll out new training programs to the field and ensure adoption
• Partner with multi-unit leaders to track completion and close training gaps
• Schedule, facilitate, and oversee in-person manager training classes
• Improve manager retention through strong onboarding and clear development paths
• Create and update training content quickly when company priorities shift
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Trainers, and oversee the Training team's budget
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Food & Beverage, and other corporate partners to keep training aligned with the business
• Travel to centers and training sessions to see training in action and support field leaders

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience leading training or L&D for multi-unit operations, preferably in entertainment, hospitality, retail, or food and beverage
• Track record of building and rolling out training programs that improve field performance and consistency
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), including content, assignments, and completion tracking
• Experience leading and developing a team of Trainers
• Strong facilitation skills, with comfort leading in-person classes for managers at all levels
• Ability to build credibility with multi-unit leaders and corporate teams
• Strong project management skills, juggling many priorities and deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work some nights, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Get

Our people are the reason guests keep coming back. Here is what we offer our Corporate team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
• Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on qualifications

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock purchase program, employee assistance program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits