Sr. Learning and Development Specialist

24 Hour Fitness; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

24 Hour Fitness is seeking a Sr. Learning & Development Specialist to design, develop, and deliver impactful learning solutions for field and corporate teams.

You will drive modern learning experiences, performance support tools, and visual storytelling while leveraging AI, immersive learning, and analytics to scale development and improve performance. The role emphasizes design for instructor-led, virtual, blended, and microlearning formats with a focus on quality, brand alignment, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills; manage multiple projects.
• Ability to lead initiatives and collaborate across teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation design, graphic design, and storytelling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with rapid eLearning authoring tools.
• Experience using generative AI tools for instructional design and content development.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, data privacy, IP, and content governance.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop learning experiences (ILT, virtual, blended, microlearning) with measurable results.
• Create job aids, presentations, eLearning, videos, and knowledge base articles using Canva, Adobe CC, Articulate 360, and AI tools.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate needs analysis, content development, translation, and updates while ensuring quality.
• Produce AI-assisted media (voiceovers, video, imagery) adhering to brand and copyright rules.
• Design immersive learning experiences (AR/VR) and simulations to boost performance.
• Support content curation and quality reviews with AI-assisted tools.
• Partner with leaders to identify learning needs and align with business objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Technical writing

Microsoft 365

Canva / Adobe Creative Cloud

AI in instructional design

LMS / LXP administration

Learning analytics

Storyboarding / content design

Tools

Articulate 360

Rise

Vyond

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Us
For over 40 years, 24 Hour Fitness has been a leader in the industry, driven by our mission to help our community live healthier and happier through the transformative power of fitness. With clubs nationwide, we create inclusive, welcoming spaces equipped with premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and innovative digital tools. Our impact goes beyond the gym--we support our members' total well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives every day!

FULL-TIME Full-time
LOCATION CA
About Us
For over 40 years, 24 Hour Fitness has been a leader in the industry, driven by our mission to help our community live healthier and happier through the transformative power of fitness. With clubs nationwide, we create inclusive, welcoming spaces equipped with premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and innovative digital tools. Our impact goes beyond the gym--we support our members' total well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives every day!

Job Summary As a key member of the L&D team, the Sr. Learning & Development Specialist designs, develops, and delivers impactful learning solutions for field and corporate team members. This role brings the 24-Hour Fitness team member journey to life through modern learning experiences, performance support tools, and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate is an innovative learning professional who leverages emerging technologies, generative AI, immersive learning, and analytics to scale development, enhances learning effectiveness, and improves performance across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Learning Experience Design & Development

• Apply adult learning theory and learning experience design (LXD) principles to create high-impact learning solutions, including instructor-led, virtual, blended, digital and microlearning experiences that drive measurable business results.
• Design and develop job aids, presentations, eLearning, videos, knowledge base articles, and other multimedia assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, rapid authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360), and AI-powered content creation tools.
• Leverage generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate needs analysis, content development, storyboarding, assessment creation, translation, localization, and content updates, while ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with brand standards.
• Produce AI-assisted media, including synthetic voiceovers, AI-generated video, digital presenters, and imagery, in accordance with brand, copyright, and responsible-use guidelines.
• Design and pilot innovative learning experiences, including role-play and coaching simulations, interactive video, and immersive learning solutions (AR/VR) that enhance performance and learner engagement.
• Support user-generated content initiatives through content curation, editing, and quality review, leveraging AI-assisted tools to maintain relevance, consistency, and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with corporate and field leaders to identify learning needs and support business objectives.

L&D Project Management & Learning Technology

• Ensures the objectives of each project are defined and delivered on schedule.
• Responsible for writing eLearning course storyboards and other training materials in accordance with department standards and high-quality expectations.
• Design and develop solutions including measurable learning objectives, facilitator and participant materials/tools, experiential and scenario-based practice, and assessments, including adaptive and AI-supported assessments where appropriate.
• Maintain quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle including updating/editing existing content.
• Maintain consistent adherence to training style guides, formats, and tools, including guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of AI in learning content (data privacy, accuracy, bias, intellectual property, and disclosure).
• Provide system administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), learning experience platform (LXP), and other Learning & Development (L&D) tools (document repository, other collaborative software), including configuring personalized learning paths, automations, and AI-enabled features.
• Use learning analytics (e.g., LMS/LXP reporting, xAPI data, dashboards) to evaluate learning effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and drive data-informed improvements to learning experiences.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging learning technologies and AI tools; make recommendations, share best practices, and help upskill L&D team members on their effective use.
• Apply project management discipline and agile, iterative design methods (e.g., SAM, rapid prototyping) for setting expectations, execution, and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts during the content development process, establish design project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment, engagement, and expectation management.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilitie s

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to lead initiatives, coordinate resources, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation design, graphic design, and visual storytelling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with rapid eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Rise, Vyond, or similar).
• Experience using generative AI tools for instructional design and content development, including prompt creation and evaluation of AI-generated content.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, intellectual property, and content governance.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, software, and AI tools.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience supporting field-based or multi-site workforces through learning and development solutions.
• Experience creating multimedia, video, and AI-assisted learning content.
• Familiarity with LMS, LXP, and learning analytics tools.
• Knowledge of LXD, simulations, adaptive learning, and emerging learning technologies.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies and AI-enabled learning solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to develop learning and performance support resources.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions

• Primarily office or remote work; prolonged periods of computer use.

Travel Requirement

• Local and domestic travel up to 15% of the time is required. Incumbent regularly spends time in club locations as part of their role to maintain a strong understanding of field operations, team member needs, and the practical application of learning programs.

Benefits At 24In line with our mission to create a healthier, happier world, we offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members do just that. We offer benefits such as paid time off, medical and dental coverage, 401k with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, and discounts on products and personal training. We also have a variety of Employee Resource Groups that you can connect with to participate in community events both in-person and virtually.

Disclaimer DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

Benefits Summary24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health coverage, as well as Company paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance. There are eligibility requirements for each plan based on your position, hire and/or service date and your average hours worked. Benefit eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours. All 24 Hour Team members, and their eligible dependents, receive a complimentary membership.

Compensation SummaryAll Employees: Free Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Live and AD&D Insurance ($10,000), and 401k Savings and Investment Plan.
Average of 30 hours or more per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).
Washington State : Receive 40 hours of sick time on your first day of employment. After 6 months of employment, accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours, inclusive of time carried over.
Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.
Salary range will vary based on geography of the applicant.
Pay Range for Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle: $73,140.00-$91,425.00 (Exempt), $35.16-$43.95 (Non-Exempt)
Pay Range for Bay Area (California) & New York City (incl. New Jersey): $76,320.00-$95,400.00 (Exempt), $36.69-$45.87 (Non-Exempt)
Pay Range for San Diego & Carlsbad (California) and all other locations: $68,688.00-$85,860.00 (Exempt), $33.02-$41.28 (Non-Exempt)

FUNCTIONAL GROUP Human Resources