Position Summary
The Education Design and Development Associate provides consultation and support services in instructional design, strategies, assessment, technology, and distributed learning for instructional development projects. As a member of Life Time University (the learning and education department of Life Time) the Education Design and Develop Associate will work cooperatively with the team to design and develop learning and practicing experiences to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills and abilities required for their professional success. The Education Design and Develop Associate will cooperatively create online learning modules, synchronous web-based training sessions, and instructor-led training. The Education Design and Develop Associate will design and develop facilitation guides, participant guides and assessments as well as supporting materials following an instructional design process.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Applies tested instructional design theories, practice and methods
- Creates supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.)
- Decides on the criteria used to assess learner performance and develop assessment instruments.
- Shares eLearning development best practices, ensuring compliance with development design standards, assisting where needed with audio, video and other media components.
- States instructional end goals and design content that matches them
- Produces mock-ups, prototypes, presentation materials and other creative LTU presentation tasks
- Delivers full quality assurance for all files, including ensuring that proofreading, spell-checking and proper procedures are followed
- Provides exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
- Develops and demonstrates a working knowledge of our brands, and produces creative products that support and strengthen the educational needs of those brands
- Keeps up-to-date with current software and technology and proactively brings recommendations for improvements
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessments
- Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
- Ability to define objectives for programs and courses
- Ability to design program assessments and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention that are tied to operational goals
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment
- Solid knowledge of course development software–Storyline experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Years of Experience:
- 1 to 2 years experience in instructional design and development.
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively use Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Pay
This is a salaried position starting at $64,000.00 and pays up to $88,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
About Life Time Inc.
About Organization
Life Time provides an entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting, functional and innovative experience of uncompromising quality that meets the health and fitness needs of the entire family.
Life Time is a wellness pioneer reshaping the way consumers approach their health by integrating where we move, work and live—digitally and physically—through our Life Time athletic resorts, Life Time Work and Life Time Living brands. Our objective is to deliver the best experiences and programs in the best places by the best people and performers. We are committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects everyone, supporting all people on their path to healthier, happier lives.
