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Crunch Fitness

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San Jose, CA · On-site

$35K - $70K/yr

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Crunch Fitness

Personal Trainer

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$35K - $75K/yr

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional development trainer in California is $79,566.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,200.00 and $97,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional development trainer?

A Professional Development Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering training programs to improve employees' skills, knowledge, and performance. They assess organizational needs, develop relevant content, and use various teaching methods to engage learners. Their goal is to enhance professional growth, increase efficiency, and align employee development with company objectives.

What are the typical responsibilities of a professional development trainer?

A Professional Development Trainer is typically responsible for designing, organizing, and facilitating employee workshops, seminars, and e-learning sessions to help staff improve skills and stay current with industry standards. On any given day, trainers may collaborate with department heads to identify training needs, develop educational materials, and evaluate the effectiveness of delivered programs through assessments and feedback. They also frequently update training content, track participation, and coach individuals or small groups to address specific learning objectives. This role involves ongoing communication with both learners and leadership to ensure that training initiatives align with organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional development trainer?

To thrive as a Professional Development Trainer, you need a solid background in instructional design, adult learning theories, and experience delivering training, usually supported by a degree in education, human resources, or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual meeting platforms, and industry-recognized certifications such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) is often valuable. Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills help trainers engage diverse audiences and adapt material to various learning styles. These abilities are crucial to create impactful training programs that foster employee growth and organizational success.

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Infographic showing various Professional Development Trainer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 53% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $79,566 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Instructional Services Director III- Professional Development

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$148K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 13 days ago

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 640 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
6/23/2026
Location:
District Office
Date Available:
July 1, 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District announces an opening for an Instructional Services Director III - Professional Development position. The Director of Professional Development supports adult learning across the District through the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of administrators, certificated leaders, teaching staff, and classified instructional employees. The Instructional Services Director III - Professional Development will be under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Conceptualizes the design and delivery of professional development for district-wide initiatives related to teaching and learning, organizational development, leadership, and technology integration into classroom instruction.
  2. Consults with administrators, teachers, and other departments to determine current and anticipated professional development needs.
  3. Establishes learning objectives and goals for professional development sessions and develops workshop outlines, appropriate training materials, and timelines.
  4. Determines the appropriate instructional methods and content for training sessions, utilizing knowledge of identified District needs, adult learning theory, and best practices in professional development.
  5. Designs and presents staff development sessions to different employee groups covering specific areas such as leadership development, instructional best practices, and school improvement initiatives.
  6. Develops and monitors the implementation of appropriate follow up activities for training sessions designed to help participants apply and integrate what they are learning.
  7. Schedules and markets training sessions to internal and external stakeholders, develops registration procedures, prepares training facilities, and coordinates other practical elements involved with planning professional development activities.
  8. Manages the processes and tools by which employees track their growth and progress, including a Learning Management System, Individualized Learning Plans, and completion records.
  9. Manages assigned budgets and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.
  10. Builds a cadre of effective presenters by coaching and coordinating the selection of District staff to be trainers and identifying, securing, and overseeing high quality external consultants.
  11. Monitors and reports on professional development services (e.g. consultants, course outcomes, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that performance outcomes are achieved according to District objectives.
  12. Researches a variety of information (e.g. courses, materials, trainings, consultants, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of developing new offerings that meet staff training needs.
  13. Supervises principals and provides mentoring, professional development, and support.
  14. Coordinates the District Induction program for the purpose of onboarding new teachers, fostering staff growth, and ensuring program compliance for teacher credentialing.
  15. Participates in meetings, workshops and out-of-town conferences for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
  16. Performs other related duties as assigned to support the objectives of the position.
  17. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Valid California Teaching Credential
  2. Valid Administrative Services Credential
  3. Master's degree from an accredited university with major coursework in Education or related field. Doctorate in Education is desired and may substitute for some experience.
  4. At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at more than one grade level.
  5. Adminstrator experience required.

SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Annual Salary $148,003 - $179,422 (9) steps, 261 working days per year, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by number of years of relative administrative experience. $2,000/year stipend for Doctorate Degree. Additional days, evenings/weekends as needed to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The district currently contributes $22,006.20 for family, dental, medical, and vision insurance plans; life insurance plan for the employee only.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • External applicants must apply online and are required to submit transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and resume.
  • Internal administrative candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and resume.

Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
SPECIAL NOTE: More than one interview may be required. Not every qualified candidate can expect to be interviewed for the opening.
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (661) 831-8331 or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

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