Online Training Manager

Soccer Shots Franchising; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stronger Youth Brands seeks an Online Training Manager to lead the coaching-education experience across the SYB portfolio, owning two LMS platforms and shaping online courses with SMEs.

You will design engaging learning resources, track analytics, and collaborate with curriculum teams to deploy new training offerings for franchise coaches worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning technology, education, or adult learning.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Online Learning environments.
• Experience with instructional design software (i.e., Storyline, Captivate, iSpring, Easygenerator, Create+, Camtasia).
• Strong organization and project management capabilities.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two LMS systems/portals and manage updates across platforms.
• Develop and lead instructional design strategy for franchise training.
• Create learning materials and supports for franchisees to develop coaches.
• Develop online learning tracks for diverse audiences and co-create content with curriculum teams.
• Serve as adult learning subject matter expert and guide new training offerings.

Skills

Online learning

Instructional design

LMS management

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design/learning technology/education/adult learning

Tools

Storyline

Captivate

iSpring

Easygenerator

Create+

Camtasia

Job description

• enjoy blending creativity, education, and operational excellence to empower coaches?
• have experience building training modules and frameworks for adult learners?
• believe in the positive impact of sports and enrichment for young children?
• want to leave a lasting impact on families and teams from around the world?

Hi! We're Stronger Youth Brands (“SYB”), the headquarters and support team behind a portfolio of leading youth enrichment franchise brands, including Little Kickers and Soccer Shots (United States). Together, our brands provide high-quality sports and enrichment experiences for hundreds of thousands of children and families around the world.

We're seeking a passionate and highly organized Online Training Manager to oversee the online coaching experience for all brands in the SYB portfolio. By applying adult learning theory and instructional design, this person will develop engaging courses and modules in collaboration with various subject matter experts, and “own” our Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Why is this role important to us?

At Stronger Youth Brands, we believe exceptional programming starts with exceptional coach training and development. As our global Little Kickers and Soccer Shots franchise businesses grow to serve more (and more!) children, it's essential that we make our best-in-class curriculum, practical learning resources, and tools available and easy to use for our franchise business owners and coaches.

Today, we have thousands of coaches in +36 countries who use our two LMS systems. This newly added position on the SYB team will lead the charge in translating our coach training & resources to laptop and smartphone screens worldwide!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee two LMS systems/portals
  • Facilitate content updates and communications (in collaboration with marketing)
  • Manage learning content and tools
  • Provide user training and system troubleshooting
  • Primary vendor contact
• Develop and lead instructional design strategy
• Develop learning materials and supports for franchisees to support coach development
• Develop online learning tracks for a variety of audiences
• Co-create learning content with curriculum and training team
• Act as adult learning subject matter expert for Stronger Youth Brands
• Support identifying, evaluating, creating, and launching new training offerings and platforms

About the Company, Culture & Commitment

Our company's vision is to provide beloved growth experiences for children and a remarkable experience for every family. Through our portfolio of youth enrichment brands, we help children develop confidence, character, physical literacy, and a lifelong love of learning and movement.

Our dedicated Stronger Youth Brands team supports franchise businesses around the world, delivering impactful programming in local communities. We are committed to providing our franchise partners with exceptional resources, training, and support so they can focus on creating meaningful experiences for children and families.

Our Interview Process

Following submission of a resume/application, selected candidates will be invited to:

• A 30-minute video interview with the HR team (Microsoft Teams)
• A 1-hour video interview with the Director, Curriculum & Training (Microsoft Teams)
• A final small-panel interview, in-person or via Microsoft Teams

We're seeking a hard-working team player with:

• Passion for the Stronger Youth Brands mission and a strong alignment with our core values
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning technology, education, or adult learning.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Online Learning environments.
• Experience with instructional design software (i.e., Storyline, Captivate, iSpring, Easygenerator, Create+, Camtasia, etc.)
• Strong organization and project management capabilities
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A growth mindset and desire to continuously learn, improve, and help others succeed.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Must have or obtain required federal/provincial/local clearances to work in schools and childcare facilities with children without supervision.
• A background in early childhood education or coaching is a plus!

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. Ideal candidates are either based out of the United Kingdom or Canada, with the ability to work remotely from home. Some travel (international and domestic) and occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required during conferences, training events, and busy seasons. Flexible scheduling options are available.

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Pay

In the United Kingdom: £39,000 - £42,000 per year

In Canada: $55,000-$65,000 CAD per year

Stronger Youth Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This is a remote position.

A little bit about us:

Stronger Youth Brands is a growing, global franchising platform providing youth enrichment experiences designed to help children learn and grow! Our programs are not just imaginative and fun - but focus on helping children build foundational skills and core abilities that will help them succeed as they grow. Through teaching the FUNdamentals, and keeping the learning process playful and exciting, Stronger Youth Brands programs leave life-long positive impacts on the children we serve and their families.

The Stronger Youth Brands Family currently includes:

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program designed for children ages 2-8, with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Our vision is to provide a beloved growth experience for every child, a remarkable experience for every family!

Soccer Shots currently has over 300 franchises across North America and serves over 550,000 children each year!

Little Kickers was founded in the UK in 2002 as a program to get young pre-school aged children involved in and enjoying sport.

Now, with 300+ franchises in over almost 30 countries, Little Kickers is a global leader in providing high quality football (American Soccer) skills, and important preschool learning to children - more than just soccer.

Our incredibly talented and caring team supports our franchise community in delivering programs through a variety of functions including field support, marketing, sales, technology, education & training, finance, and more! We're a group of 45+ individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, brought together by our shared commitment to providing beloved growth experiences for every child, and remarkable experiences for every family.

Our Culture and Values

Bringing our vision to reality is hard work; and we've found creating positive experiences for those who make it happen is as important as for the children and families we serve. That's why we're intentional about building a positive company culture that's fun and rewarding, with a strong foundation that supports us in our daily roles, especially when navigating hard decisions or complex problems.

SYB's culture is centered around our Core Values:

Our Core Values aren't just words in our handbook. As CEO - Justin Bredeman says, "it's how we behave around here." In addition to our teams commitment to embodying these values in their day-to-day jobs and interactions, these principals guide our efforts in things like:

• Team bonding and celebration: multiple employee events each year, where we have fun and get time together outside of work.
• Flexibility: offering a variety of ways to own work schedules, and balance work/productivity with other priorities.
• Transparency and Communication: regular updates on KPIs and overall company performance
• Feedback & Development: providing intentional feedback at least 2x's per year to help our team grow and identify goals and professional development opportunities.
• Annual cost-of-living and performance based-increases.
• and more!

medical, dental, vision, group life/disability & more!

growth opportunity

casual dress code

onsite futsal court & outdoor soccer field!

yearly cost-of-living & performance salary increases

Continues to hire good people and cultural fits - results in a genuine enjoyment going into the office and interacting with co-workers. The hybrid schedule is enjoyable and I appreciate the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week. The office space is professional yet warm, so working in the office is not a burden. The ownership team is generous, and I have received surprise bonuses a handful of times in the past 3 years. I believe that as Soccer Shots continues to grow and succeed, I will enjoy monetary benefits and increased opportunity.