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**Come Build Your Career Under OUR Roof****Job Description:****The GAF Roofing Academy Instructor is responsible for running labor recruitment and training events on primarily a regional and occasionally a nationwide basis. Seminars include technical, hands-on training for new students entering their roofing career. The Roofing Academy Instructor will teach hands-on installation of GAF Steep Slope (Residential) and Low Slope (Commercial) products and materials, deliver online modules and ensure the overall training curriculum is delivered and continuously enhanced. Upon the successful completion of the program, students will be GAF-Certified and will have the basic skills necessary for apprenticeships in roofing.****ESSENTIAL DUTIES****70%** **Deliver both technical and hands-on training seminars to new students entering the Roofing Industry. Seminars may include training in both GAF Steep Slope (Residential) and Low Slope (Commercial) products and materials.****10-20%** **Assist the Relationship Manager with recruiting duties in select markets.****10- 20%** **Work with Territory Managers and Certified contractors in select markets to ensure placement opportunities for graduates of the Roofing Academy.****LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES****Adaptability****Build Strategic Working Relationships****Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills****Stress Tolerance****Decision Making****Communication****Technical knowledge/skills****Familiar with sales training concepts, practices and procedures****Knowledge of the principles, training methods, and techniques utilized in adult education****Knowledge of general construction and roofing systems****Roofing Technical Knowledge****Technical knowledge of low slope systems****Hands on construction experience****General knowledge/skills****Knowledge of Microsoft office suite****Ability to travel frequently and efficiently****Ability to instruct others in a classroom setting and webinar setting****Knowledge of basic budget and expense tracking procedures****Ability to plan and prepare training programs and lesson plans****Efficient time management skills****Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks within time constraints****Ability to work independently and creatively****Education/Experience****_Required qualification_** **s:****Bachelors degree preferred or other relevant construction experience****4+** **years construction and or roofing experience is required****_Preferred qualifications:_****Experience as a trainer or contractor****Bi-lingual Spanish a plus****Military experience a plus****Sales experience is a plus****Dimensions****No of direct reports: n/a****No of indirect reports:** **n/a****Budget Responsibility:** **yes****Travel Requirements:** **60-70%****We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best Protect what matters most.****As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all candidates and employees in this position. Proof of vaccination is required. Should you require accommodation for medical or religious needs, GAF will engage in an interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.**We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospitals roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ?