How to hire a job trainer

How to hire a job trainer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step job trainer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a job trainer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new job trainer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The job trainer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A job trainer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, job trainers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of job trainers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Job Trainer	Description	Hourly rate
   Job Trainer	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$14-34
   Facilitator	A facilitator is responsible for assisting a group event or program, ensuring that the participants coordinate well. Facilitators also monitor that the objectives of the event are smoothly delivered and organized... Show more	$13-33
   Development Coordinator	A development coordinator is responsible for planning various programs and events for an organization or company. They primarily focus on securing funding by holding fundraising events, devising programs to increase brand awareness, and even coming up with various campaigns supporting a cause... Show more	$17-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Work Ethic
   • Team Work
   • On-The-Job Training
   • Training Materials
   • Safety Procedures
   • Employee Training
   • OJT
   • Pathogens
   • Call Monitoring
   • Production Floor
   • Sops
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • CPR
   • Training Sessions

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead numerous presentations at POA meetings that include managed care, resource utilization, and selling techniques.
   • Lead project management, curriculum writing and pilot facilitation in collaboration with advisory team.
   • Design and conduct training classes for both OJT's and production associates.
   • Create training materials such as job aids, presentations, eLearning modules, and facilitator guides.
   • Work with local adoption agencies to help newly adopt dogs form strong bonds with their new owners through private training sessions.
   • Utilize effective presentation and facilitation skills with creative training techniques.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your job trainer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A job trainer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, job trainers' average salary in west virginia is 55% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level job trainers 56% less than senior-level job trainers.
   • Certifications. A job trainer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a job trainer's salary.

   Average job trainer salary

   $47,698yearly

   $22.93 hourly rate

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   Entry-level job trainer salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

4. Writing a job trainer job description

   A job trainer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a job trainer job description:

   Job trainer job description example

   The Brink's name is a promise to respect the trust we've earned in over 150 years in business. Every employee honors that promise by offering the highest levels of service and support to our customers. We take pride in our work, and we share a passion about our future. Learn why so many people have made the choice to join our team - and stay here.
   Job Title
   
   Trainer
   
   Job Description
   
   Ensure core training is conducted for new employees within assigned facility(s) Conduct initial and refresher functional training within assigned facility(s) Conduct functional certification process, to include training, measurement, and testing as part of official certification for hourly positions within the facility(s) Conduct safety training and other training as needed within assigned facility(s) Monitor LIFE (Learning in Field Experience) for assigned facility to ensure full compliance with established training policies, procedures and objectives Conduct CIT street inspections and observation rides for assigned facility(s) as part of functional certification process Track and report on all required city and state permits and/or licenses for assigned facility(s), and monitor and report training requirement changes affecting those permits and/or licenses Ensure that safety and security equipment and supplies are in place at all times within the facility(s): Radios, Firearms, Vests, Uniforms and Equipment Cross-train and perform other duties as assigned Guard liability and assets
   
   About Brink's
   
   Brink's is the global leader in security and logistics services, trusted by banks, financial institutions and businesses in both public and private sectors. We deliver the currency of the world to businesses in our communities. We do it because we're needed. We do it because we're trusted and valued. We do it because it makes us proud. Brink's Proud.
   
   What's Next?
   
   Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brink's U.S. To be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.
   
   Upon completion of the application process, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we deem you fit for a job. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brink's U.S. For more information about future career opportunities, join our talent network, Like our Facebook page or Follow us on Twitter.
   
   Brink's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink's is also committed to providing a drug free workplace.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right job trainer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with job trainers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit job trainers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your job trainer job on Zippia to find and recruit job trainer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit job trainers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new job trainer

   Once you've decided on a perfect job trainer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new job trainer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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