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The Training Center is a New Jersey-based trade school and leader in career development programs for the skilled trades. We provide top-rated training programs across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Boiler Operation, and more. Our training supports state licensing, national certification, and career development. For over 40 years, we have helped thousands of industry professionals start a successful career in the trades.

The Senior HVAC Instructor / Program Lead owns the design and delivery of The Training Center’s HVAC training portfolio (in-person and online). You will lead curriculum development, teach high-energy classroom sessions, run safe, structured lab exercises, and maintain a continuous-improvement loop using student outcomes and employer feedback. You’ll also administer written and practical assessments, produce clear performance reports, and help represent the program through selective content creation (social media, program highlights, student work).

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Plan 401K with company matching
• PTO (paid time off)
Job Structure

Instruction, Labs & Student Coaching

Deliver classroom instruction on all aspects of a field ready HVAC tech including: installation, commissioning, service, diagnostics, and repair.

Run hands-on labs with strict safety compliance and best practices.

Coach professional habits and soft skills.

Administer written tests and skills checkoffs.

Curriculum Ownership & Program Quality

Design, improve and maintain the program curriculum and program expansion/offerings.

Keep lesson plans, lab sheets, and LMS content current and standardized.

Maintain and build training equipment, software, tools, and consumables so labs run reliably on schedule.

Industry Alignment & Program Visibility

Coordinate employer input (guest speakers, site visits, hiring expectations) to keep training field relevant.

Lead content production for social media (short technical explainers, lab highlights, student projects) that reflects the program’s standards and safety culture.

Core Responsibilities

Create and conduct technical training in HVAC application, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, service, and maintenance.

Lead development/enhancement of HVAC programs across the Training Center portfolio (in-person + online).

Maintain curriculum assets (PPTs, lab guides, exams, rubrics, LMS materials) for accuracy and consistency.

Build and administer written/practical exams; document results and student performance reports.

Ensure lab readiness: tools, equipment, consumables, software, and training aids prepared for every cohort.

Uphold best-in-class safety practices during all instruction and laboratory activities.

Produce program-related media content aligned with our quality and safety standards.

Skills & Experience Requirements

5-10+ years of HVAC field experience (installation and troubleshooting) with strong diagnostic capability.

Teaching / training experience is ideal (trade school, apprenticeship, manufacturer training, union training, military technical instructor, or structured internal company training).

Demonstrated ability to teach both classroom concepts and hands-on labs with clear outcomes and evaluations.

Strong written communication: can produce clean lesson plans, lab sheets, exams, and student performance notes.

High standards for lab discipline: safety culture, tool control, documentation, consistent procedures.

Comfortable with common software tools (Apple or Windows environments) and learning platforms.

Strongly preferred (helps us filter for senior caliber)

Recognized credentials such as NJ HVACR Master Contractor, NATE, HVAC Excellence, or manufacturer certifications.

Experience with hybrid/online delivery and LMS course buildouts (quizzes, assignments, grading rubrics).

Work Environment & Schedule

Onsite classroom + lab delivery at our Branchburg NJ facility, with some online instruction.

Full-time; occasional evening/weekend sections during peak terms.

Must be able to work safely in a shop/lab environment and lift/carry typical training tools/equipment.

Working Conditions – on site office

Equal Employment Opportunity. The Training Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• ADA Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.