Lead Trainer, Career Sphere 2

Lead Trainer, Career Sphere 2

Company: Amerability LLC
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Reports to: Amerability CEO
Program: Career Sphere 2 (Blind and Low Vision participants)

Term of Employment: 4 month contract role running from October 26 through February 26

Pay range dependent upon experience

Position Overview

Amerability is seeking an engaging, adaptable and highly motivated Lead Trainer to support Career Sphere 2 in Las Vegas.

The Lead Trainer will guide participants who are blind or have low vision through structured, practical learning experiences designed to strengthen confidence, independence, workplace readiness and preparation for employment, further education or professional training.

The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with participants, reinforce learning consistently and adjust their teaching approach to meet different learning styles, abilities and support needs.

This position will work closely with the Employment Outcomes Specialist and the Residential Living Skills Manager to ensure that participants can apply their learning across classroom instruction, employment preparation, community activities and independent living experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and accessible training sessions for participants who are blind or have low vision.
• Deliver structured instruction aligned with Career Sphere 2 program goals and participant outcomes.
• Create a positive, respectful and motivating learning environment.
• Use clear communication, repetition, practical demonstrations and positive reinforcement to support learning.
• Adapt training methods to accommodate different learning styles, communication preferences and levels of ability.
• Provide participants with opportunities to practice and demonstrate skills through real-world activities.
• Reinforce confidence, self-advocacy, communication, workplace behavior, problem-solving and personal responsibility.
• Observe participant performance and provide constructive, respectful and actionable feedback.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate assessment, attendance and program records.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and group leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to reinforce learning through encouragement, repetition, evidence based reporting and constructive feedback.
• A flexible and participant-centered approach to teaching.
• Ability to adapt instruction for people with blindness or low vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with participants.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with trainers, employment specialists, living-skills staff and organizational leadership.
• Strong organization, time-management and reporting skills.
• Ability to assess participant progress based on observed and demonstrated skills.
• Dependable, professional and committed to participant success.
• Ability to work on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching, training, coaching or facilitating youth and mature adults.
• Experience working with people who are blind, have low vision highly regarded.
• Knowledge of accessible teaching practices and assistive technology.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation
• Experience in facilitating continual growth
• Familiarity with individualized instruction, skills assessment and outcome-based reporting.

About Amerability

Amerability provides training and employment-focused programs designed to assist people who are blind or have low vision build the skills, confidence and experience needed to pursue greater independence, education, training and meaningful employment.

Candidates can learn more about Amerability at www.amerability.com.

How to Apply

Please email the following application materials to [email protected]:

• A current and complete resume
• A cover letter explaining your relevant experience, training approach and interest in working with people who are blind or have low vision

Please include “Career Sphere 2 Lead Trainer Application” in the email subject line.

Amerability is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process. Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person