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LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 hour ago

Head of Games Time Training

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games is the organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Head of Games Time Training is responsible for designing and implementing training programs to prepare the workforce for Games Time delivery and operations.

Sports

Responsibilities

Conduct an enterprise-wide needs assessment across all Functional Areas to determine organizational training requirements and needs for Games Time operations and delivery

Lead the development and execution of LA28’s Games Time (GT) Training strategy aligned to expected workforce growth and the operational readiness strategies

Lead the HR Team’s Operational Readiness activities and work cross functionally to achieve organizational readiness objectives

Lead the development and delivery of all GT training programming, including but not limited to coordinating general training, role specific and venue specific training, as well as other required preparatory activities across the GT footprint

Work with key stakeholders including the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, and key partners to curate, adapt, and optimize existing required or relevant content to support training requirements

Efficiently assess and utilize available systems and tools (e.g., Learning Management System) and optimize technology to enable the most effective and scalable Games Time training deliverables

Collaborate with third-party vendors to curate or deliver training content where required

Qualification

Games training experienceLearning Management SystemInstructional designStakeholder managementProject managementData assessmentPassion for OlympicsCommunication skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

Prior Games or mega-event training experience required

8+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related field, preferably in a high-growth or project-based environment

Experience curating and adapting existing learning content to meet operational goals

Experience managing a learning management system (LMS) and implementing digital learning platforms, as well as in-person delivery

Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate engaging learning experiences across in-person, virtual, and self-paced modalities

Skilled in project management, with the ability to manage multiple programs and timelines

Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels

Strong project management skills with the ability to design and deliver multiple learning initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Proven ability to collaborate across teams and effectively manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Comfortable using data and feedback to assess learning effectiveness and inform continuous improvement

Passion for the Olympic and Paralympic movement and commitment to LA28's mission

Working in an open office environment, on-site 4-5 days per week

This role requires extended periods of computer use and virtual collaboration

Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during Games-time operations, including navigating large event venues and workforce centers

Capability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, particularly in the lead-up to and during the Games

Must be available for non-traditional work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support workforce operations

May require lifting and transporting materials, such as workforce equipment and operational documents, up to 25 lbs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience in workforce development, sports, entertainment, or large-scale event planning a plus