Sr. Training & Education Coordinator

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value. Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

SPR’s Human Resources Division has a mission to provide expert support in attracting, developing, and retaining a quality workforce where our greatest asset – our People – serve, succeed, and thrive. We are now seeking a Sr. Training & Education Coordinator to assist in developing and delivering training to our staff and management.

• Learning & Development Strategy
• Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of training across the department.
• Conduct needs assessments and data analysis to determine organizational training priorities.
• Apply adult learning principles across various formats (e-learning, instructor-led training, and presentations).
• Develop and manage supervisor training curriculum, guides, and materials.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions
• Program Management & Training Operations
• Manage multiple training programs including onboarding academies, mentorship curriculum, and back to basics for employees and supervisors.
• Coordinate and maintain division-specific onboarding workflows, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead division training personnel and serve as SME for managers and divisional leaders.
• Oversee department-wide professional development programs (communication, leadership, career development, RSJ, safety, job-specific skills, etc.).
• Race & Social Justice, Equity, and Engagement
• Develop and facilitate RSJ-related training in partnership with the Equity & Engagement Unit and the RSJ Change Team.
• Provide consulting and coaching to teams to support equitable learning practices.
• Ensure training programs incorporate equity-centered approaches and support SPR’s commitment to dismantling disparities.
• Learning Technology & Data Management
• Administer SPR’s Learning Management System (Cornerstone) including creation of courses, sessions, rosters, reporting, and data tracking.
• Analyze training data; translate findings into performance metrics and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to training delivery or learning platforms.
• Employee Program Support
• Pla…