Training Manager

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking a Training Manager to lead the DHS/FEMA sports safety and security training program. You will supervise instructional and support staff, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with grant guidelines.

Responsibilities include evaluating instructors, coordinating course delivery, maintaining training records, meeting performance targets, and coordinating materials and logistics for training events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sports management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Grant-funded program experience.
• Supervisory/leadership experience with instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day instructional and support staff; evaluate and coach.
• Schedule and manage program activities; ensure timely delivery of trainings.
• Maintain instructor training records and ensure compliance with grant guidelines.
• Achieve performance targets for course deliveries and participant reach.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Organization

Coaching/mentoring

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Bachelor’s degree in sports management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Training Manager.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division Spectator Sports Safety and Security

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Partial

Pay Grade
E10

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of instructional and support staff to include evaluations, scheduling, and administrative oversight for the DHS/FEMA sports safety and security training program. Ensures compliance with all grant-related guidelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the courseinstructor’s selection, training, day-to-day assignment, andperformance. Establish goals andmonitor performance for all assigned staff. Review instructor evaluations on aquarterly basis and provide coaching and/or additional training as needed.
• Observe and evaluate allinstructional staff. Maintainup-to-date instructor training records.
• Meet all required performancetargets: number of course deliveries and participants, and instructorutilization. This includes marketing efforts to ensure the optimal targetmarket is captured.
• Manage coursecoordination efforts and course support to ensure the quality of eachdelivery within the program. This includes preparing training materials,shipping material, coordinating delivery locations, and ensuring allcourse forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Keeps informed of andinterpretes pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures setforth by the University or other governing agencies and adjust plans asrequired.
• Performsother duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree froman accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management, or a related field and at least 5 years of project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Abilityto speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
• Skillin completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Abilityto communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Abilityto analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Excellentorganization and time management skills.
• Abilityto establish goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college oruniversity in criminal justice, sports management, or a related field and at least 8 years of projectmanagement experience in sports administration, emergency management, lawenforcement, or a related field.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programssuch as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.