Salary: $47.39 - $55.19 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 100 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Seattle Parks & Recreation Department
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Position DescriptionSPR'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.
Job ResponsibilitiesFunctional Job Areas:
1. 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
2. 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.).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Employee Program Support
- Plan and promote wellness activities such as health fairs, challenges, and wellness competitions.
- Conduct health-related workshops and seminars in partnership with Benefits and Leaves.
- Support a safe and healthy work environment and contribute to employee-centered initiatives.
- Help sustain a positive new-employee experience through onboarding and continuous development opportunities.
Qualifications Requires three (3) years professional experience in adult training/education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting, AND a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science, Business or Public Administration, or a related field (Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability, subject to qualifications audit by SHR).
Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate in their application package:- Demonstrated commitment to leading with racial equity.
- An understanding of the complexity of issues that impact public spaces.
- Demonstrated ability to train a diverse group of people and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing adult training or education courses.
- Ability to work with individuals with varying capabilities.
- Ability to problem-solve and trouble shoot technical issues independently.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff tactfully and effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to translate data and results into performance metrics.
- Experience and comfort in supporting a cross-functional team.
- Ability to learn new information quickly and independently.
- Ability to set-up and take down tables and chairs for training
Licensing/Certification: Current State of Washington driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. This position will be required to travel independently between several locations within the city.
Additional InformationPlease submit the following with your online application:- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
We recognize that artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as chatbots, automated response generators, or language models, can be helpful during the job search process. If you choose to use them, please carefully review all materials before submission to ensure accuracy, as you will be required to affirm that your responses are true and correct during the application process. Submitting inaccurate or misleading information may result in disqualification. Please also note that relying on AI to complete text-based supplemental questions or during interviews may not accurately represent your skills and experiences, which are critical to applicant success. In some cases, you may be instructed not to use AI tools during the selection process. Learn more about the City of Seattle AI Policy
This position is classified as a Training & Education Coordinator, Sr. The full salary range for this position is $47.39 - $55.19 per hour.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All positions at Seattle Parks and Recreation are exposed to community members who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working directly or indirectly with clients and each other.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
SPR's Core Competencies: - Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions, decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
- Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
- Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
- Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
- Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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