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How much do leadership development instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for leadership development instructor in the United States is $17.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Leadership Development Instructor typically collaborate with organizational leaders to customize training programs?

Leadership Development Instructors frequently work closely with HR professionals and senior managers to assess the specific needs of an organization. This collaboration involves conducting needs assessments, aligning training content with organizational goals, and gathering feedback to refine program materials. Instructors often facilitate workshops or coaching sessions tailored to different leadership levels, ensuring relevance and engagement. By maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders, they help ensure that training initiatives effectively support talent development and organizational growth.

What is a Leadership Development Instructor?

A Leadership Development Instructor is a professional who designs and delivers training programs to help individuals and teams build leadership skills. They often work with organizations to assess leadership needs, create customized learning experiences, and facilitate workshops or seminars. Their goal is to enhance participants' abilities in areas like communication, decision-making, team-building, and strategic thinking. Leadership Development Instructors may work internally for a company or as external consultants, and they often use a variety of teaching methods to engage and develop leaders at all levels.

What is the difference between Leadership Development Instructor vs Corporate Trainer?

AspectLeadership Development InstructorCorporate Trainer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in education, business, or related field; certifications in leadership or training are commonUsually holds a bachelor's degree; certifications in training, facilitation, or specific industry areas are preferred
Work EnvironmentConducts workshops, seminars, and training sessions primarily within organizations or educational settingsDelivers training programs across various industries, often in corporate settings or conferences
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by corporations, educational institutions, or training companies focusing on leadership skillsHired by companies, consulting firms, or as independent trainers for skill development

While both roles focus on skill development, a Leadership Development Instructor specializes in cultivating leadership abilities within organizations, often emphasizing leadership theories and practices. A Corporate Trainer has a broader scope, delivering diverse training programs across multiple areas, including leadership, technical skills, and compliance. The roles overlap in training delivery and certifications but differ mainly in focus and content specialization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Leadership Development Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Leadership Development Instructor, you need a solid background in adult education, leadership theory, and facilitation, often backed by a relevant degree and experience in leadership roles. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual training platforms, and assessment tools is important, and certifications like CPLP or similar are often valued. Outstanding communication, active listening, and the ability to inspire and adapt to diverse learning styles are crucial soft skills. These competencies are essential to effectively develop leaders, foster engagement, and drive organizational growth through impactful training.
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Infographic showing various Leadership Development Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,510 per year, or $17.6 per hour.
Staff Development Instructor: Bronson Emergency Department - Kalamazoo

Staff Development Instructor: Bronson Emergency Department - Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Bronson Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 160 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

607th of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.
Location
BHG Bronson Healthcare Group
Title
Staff Development Instructor: Bronson Emergency Department - Kalamazoo
The Staff Development Instructor serves as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the professional development specialty and partner for practice transitions. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. Delivers education in an effective and efficient manner. Provides clinical orientation and continuing education to assigned department(s). Assures standardization and best practice in education. Identified positions also act as a liaison to local schools to provide clinical placement for educational purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The minimum level of educational attainment and/or length and character of experience needed to perform the job effectively.
Minimum educational requirement based upon clinical area of specialty:
Nursing: BSN or BS with major in nursing required; MSN or MS with major in nursing preferred.
Five years of clinical experience with a focus in areas of specialty desired.
Experience in teaching and certification highly desired.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS Licenses, registrations, and certifications required at time of hire or within a stated period from date of hire by the state and/or agencies responsible for reviewing and approving all or part of the BHG's operation. Preferences are also included and indicated as such.
Licensed in area of specialty in good standing with the State of Michigan.
Must have a valid driver's license for those roles requiring system coverage.
BLS required within orientation period; BLS Instructor status required within one year of hire. Advanced life support Instructor status determined by department needs.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Any special skill or abilities that may not be clear by the educational requirements or need further explanation, e.g. typing, word processing, personal computers, etc.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well lighted & temperature controlled environment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to infectious disease from blood/air borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS A brief paragraph that summarizes the communication responsibilities, including with whom, written/verbal, frequency, reporting relationship, etc.
Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness
Must have a customer service orientation
Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative
Must demonstrate a positive attitude
Must be able to work in and cope with the changing environment
Must demonstrate flexibility
Must demonstrate team-building skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Learning Facilitator:
• Use the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through a needs assessment.
Change Agent:
• Actively work to transform processes at micro, meso, and macrosystem levels through the inspiration, initiation, adaptation and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
Mentor:
• Advance the profession by contributing to the professional development of others and supporting life-long learning as individuals develop across practice, professional and educational settings.
Leader:
• Influence the interprofessional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, the profession of nursing, and healthcare.
Champion for Scientific Inquiry:
• Promote the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to adhere to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice and improve patient care.
Advocate for NPD Specialty:
• Actively support, promote, and demonstrate nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
Partner for Practice Transitions:
• Support the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
Life Support:
  • Serves an expert resource on ECC issues and protocols to the Training Center Coordinator, Instructor's and clinical staff
  • Conducts Instructor courses for Training Center while adhering to the AHA guidelines
  • Monitors Course Directors and Training Center Faculty and completes required documentation
  • Responsible for the scheduling of all Instructors in all the Life Support programs and activities
  • Must become an assist as an Instructor for all Life Support programs (ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, and RQI).
  • Oversees improvements of all Life Support Programs and deployment of new equipment
  • Assures regulatory compliance of all Life Support programs and ensures that standards are updated appropriately and that polices are met.

QUALIFYING STATEMENT The above duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated it. To fully perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications, meet the accompanying physical demands, and be able to work in the described environment. However, reasonable accommodations will be made to hire and/or retain individuals who are qualified under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The following are the primary performance categories and competencies, which are used to evaluate each employee in this job. The specific measurements and records of performance are kept within each department/unit.
Be Respectful
• Seeks first to understand
• Recognizes, appreciates and includes all people
• Treats people with courtesy and kindness
• Assumes good intentions
• Maintains a safe, clean and quiet environment
• Works collaboratively with co-workers and departments/units/system locations while developing positive working relationships throughout the organization and system
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining standards of excellence
Be Accountable
• Supports the team
• Does what they agree to do
• Gives and receives feedback
• Communicates clearly
• Protects privacy and confidentiality
• Uses resources wisely
• Provides support to carry out organizational goals
• Manages the paperwork, including education or lesson plans, attendance documents, and orientee files accurately and on time
• Takes accountability for own actions/decisions, and supports constructive solutions
• Demonstrates expertise at needs assessment, design and implementation of learning processes, including clinical content and teamwork processes
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting needs of the department, coworkers and units and able to consider new ideas and ways of doing things to meet those needs
Be Well
• Takes care of self
• Brings joy and passion into the workplace
• Learns, grows and gives back
• Shows interests and empathy to all
• Recognizes and celebrates success
• Adheres to and promotes the standards of professional development specialist to include: Assessment, Identification of Issues and Trends, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
• Demonstrates professional development (i.e. membership/involvement in a professional organization, certification achievement, formal education, NPAL advancement, etc.)
• Develops educational offerings/programs based on WNA/ANCC standards for continuing education
• Decisions promote a safe environment and utilize resources wisely (financial, materials, time, human)
Be a Problem Solver
• Participates in team huddles
• Speaks Up
• Identifies and embraces problems
• Thinks creatively
• Develops and follows standard work
• Pays attention to detail
• Contributes innovative ideas to quality improvement/problem solving efforts and bases strategies on best available evidence
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting needs of the department, coworkers and units and able to consider new ideas and ways of doing things to meet those needs
• Seeks resolution of personnel conflicts with positive outcomes & seeks peer input in problem solving process
Shift
Variable
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
2200 Education Services (BHG)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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