National Arborist Training Lead

ISA Certified Arborist; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a National Training Coordinator in Nashville, TN to design, deliver, and oversee our national arborist training programs. This role requires professional trainer experience and a commitment to upholding safety and instructional standards.

The NTC will coordinate hands-on sessions across regions, supervise regional trainers, and advance in-house training capabilities. Travel up to 50% and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience with proven field competence.
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of arboricultural practices, techniques, and safety standards.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; capable of adapting to diverse learning environments.
• Experience in adult education, instructional delivery, and skills assessment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to read and reference written industry standards and materials (e.g., ANSI Z133, ISA Best Practices, TCIA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver hands-on skills training across all operating regions with no fixed territory.
• Oversee regional trainers to ensure skill quality and consistency.
• Support the development of Qualified Trainers (QTs) to expand in-house training capabilities.
• Lead training initiatives in core arboricultural categories including chainsaw use, tree felling, climbing, rigging, aerial lift and electrical hazard awareness.
• Collaborate with Corporate Training Group to ensure training content is current and aligned with industry standards.
• Participate in onboarding new employees and coordinate required training programs.
• Represent XKIG at industry events, conferences, and training expos.
• Maintain regular communication with field teams and management to evaluate and improve training delivery.
• Use LMS platforms for accessing and assigning learning modules.

Skills

Training coordination

Public speaking

Communication skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

ISA Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

XKIG is seeking a National Training Coordinator in Nashville, TN to design, deliver, and oversee our national arborist training programs. This role requires professional trainer experience and a commitment to upholding safety and instructional standards.

The NTC will coordinate hands-on sessions across regions, supervise regional trainers, and advance in-house training capabilities. Travel up to 50% and strong communication skills are essential.