National Arborist Training Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid PTO

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist in Norfolk, VA, seeks a National Training Coordinator to design, deliver and oversee nationwide arborist training programs. This role requires field experience and a readiness to train in diverse environments.

The NTC will lead hands-on sessions, supervise regional trainers, and expand in-house capabilities. Expect extensive travel, LMS usage, and collaboration with corporate training to maintain standards.

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).

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.
• Travel extensively by air and vehicle; navigate varied terrain and weather conditions while training onsite.
• Knowledge of reporting formats and data entry/tracking systems.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Adult education

Training coordination

Field training

Education

ISA Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist in Norfolk, VA, seeks a National Training Coordinator to design, deliver and oversee nationwide arborist training programs. This role requires field experience and a readiness to train in diverse environments.

The NTC will lead hands-on sessions, supervise regional trainers, and expand in-house capabilities. Expect extensive travel, LMS usage, and collaboration with corporate training to maintain standards.