Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the automotive industry? National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is looking for an Academy Instructor to join our team. This position is based on-site at our Tysons, VA headquarters and is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with diverse audiences and possess a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

The Academy Instructor is a full-time role, offering an effective and healthy work culture, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

The Academy Instructor primarily works on-site at our headquarters in Tysons, VA, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for occasional remote work. The role may require up to 20% travel and occasional evening or weekend class deliveries, which could account for 10% to 15% of the scheduled time.

NADA is the leading voice for automobile dealerships across the nation. We are committed to fostering innovation, advocating for industry growth, and ensuring the success of our members.

The key responsibilities of the Academy Instructor include:

• Engage with various Dealership Operations departments and their leadership to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and deliver instructor-led training sessions, including in-person and live online classes, webinars, and workshops, ensuring adult learning principles are applied.
• Utilize instructional design methodologies to create detailed lesson plans and instructional materials, fostering practical application of knowledge.
• Stay updated on industry trends and maintain expertise through self-development and dealership consultations.
• Recruit participants for our programs and contribute to ongoing program enhancements and curriculum development.

Required Job Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of experience, OR equivalent amount of relevant training or experience required.
• Strong presentation skills and demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Proficiency in automotive dealership operations; familiarity with digital marketing and technology is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at learning new technologies.
• Fixed Operations background (Parts and/or Service and Collision) background preferred for this position.

If you're passionate about education, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our innovative team. To be considered for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter.

NADA is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

About National Automobile Dealers Association

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), founded in 1917, represents more than 16,000 light-vehicle and commercial-truck dealerships with 32,500 domestic and international franchises. New vehicle franchised dealers are directly responsible for more than one million U.S. jobs.

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