National Training Coordinator

Job Category
:
Safety

Requisition Number
: NATIO
020686

• Full-Time
• Salary: $85,000 USD per year

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Houston, TX | Houston, TX
Houston, TX, USA

• Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $110,000 USD
  This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes

The National Training Coordinator (NTC) is responsible for the design, delivery, and oversight of our national arborist training programs. This is not an entry level role. Previous professional experience as a trainer is required to be considered for this opportunity.

We are looking for a highly capable, field-ready trainer who can “walk the talk” in challenging and sometimes unpredictable work environments. The NTC must be resourceful, resilient, and able to demonstrate all key arboricultural practices, including electrical hazard awareness, for instructional purposes.

Job Purpose:

The National Training Coordinator (NTC) is responsible for the design, delivery, and oversight of our national arborist training programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct reports.

• 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 / bucket operations & electrical hazard awareness, Advanced arborist techniques and systems
• 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.
• Skill in being timely and dependable.
• Skill in completing or organizing documentation.
• Skill in data entry with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone.
• Ability to listen and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a high pace environment with a high energy level.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Ability to demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations.
• Conflict management, team coordination, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Field environments include exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and rugged terrain. Requires the physical ability to demonstrate arboricultural work techniques in real‑world scenarios.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time, often via air, across multiple states and regions.

• 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.).

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