Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist

Excel Fitness; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Fitness is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to design and deliver enterprise-wide learning initiatives that foster growth, engagement, and performance across the organization.

You will partner with leaders and subject matter experts to create content, administer learning systems, and facilitate engaging training experiences across multiple locations and time zones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in training, learning and development, or organization development required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience in a fitness, hospitality, or retail customer-facing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams).
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms (UKG Pro Learning preferred).
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia).
• Familiarity with media production tools (Canva, Premiere Pro).
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain learning content, job aids, and eLearning modules using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, or other tools).
• Support curriculum design for leadership development, performance management, and functional training programs.
• Ensure all content aligns with Excel Fitness' Core Competencies and brand standards.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences (virtual and in-person) across leadership, communication, and operational topics.
• Support the coordination and delivery of training events, workshops, and learning campaigns across multiple locations and time zones.
• Administer learning management systems (LMS), ensuring enrollment, tracking, and reporting for compliance and development programs.
• Generate reports and analyze completion, adoption, and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Media & Production: support media and video production for learning initiatives, including filming, editing, and integrating multimedia into training materials.
• Collaborate with the L&OD Manager to develop engaging digital learning experiences that bring the Excel brand to life.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and other Shared Services leaders to identify training needs and support rollout of organizational initiatives.
• Provide frontline and back-office leaders with resources and tools to support consistent learning experiences across all regions.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Instructional design

Project management

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Education / Organization Development or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

LMS platforms (UKG Pro Learning)

Articulate 360

Rise

Captivate

Camtasia

Canva

Premiere Pro

Job description

Excel Fitness is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to design and deliver enterprise-wide learning initiatives that foster growth, engagement, and performance across the organization.

You will partner with leaders and subject matter experts to create content, administer learning systems, and facilitate engaging training experiences across multiple locations and time zones.