Director, Curriculum & Training Strategy - REMOTE - ($120k - $130K)

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), along with the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director, Curriculum & Training Strategy to help lead the next chapter of rider safety education in the United States.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines expertise in education and training with a genuine passion for the powersports industry. While experience in motorcycle or powersports training is highly valued, we also strongly encourage exceptional educators and trainers from law enforcement, the military, government, public safety, technical training, and other adult-learning environments to apply, so long as they bring a true commitment to advancing rider safety and the powersports community.

As a leader within MSF, you will guide curriculum strategy, support national licensing initiatives, represent MSF at major industry events, elevate instructor development, and help shape the future of rider training programs across the nation.

Why You’ll Love This Role

If you’re a dedicated educator or trainer who wants to apply your craft in a mission-driven environment—and you share a genuine enthusiasm for motorcycles, powersports, and rider safety—this role offers the opportunity to make a national impact.

Join MSF and help shape the future of rider education, strengthen safety standards, and support training programs that save lives.

Job Duties include (but aren’t limited to):

• Lead the delivery of training programs for MSF, ASI, and ROHVA.
• Maintain and evolve curriculum materials across multiple rider education platforms.
• Contribute to updates of MSF eCourses and national training/standards documents.
• Review proposals for curriculum modifications and ensure alignment with MSF policies.
• Oversee the development of Motorcycle Operator Licensing Exam (MOLE) preparation materials.
• Serve as (or become) a RiderCoach Trainer-Trainer (T²), facilitating advanced workshops for RiderCoaches and Trainers.
• Lead virtual and in-person professional development events (vRETS, IRETS, rRETS).
• Deliver customized PDWs to states with developing or emerging rider training programs.
• Re-establish and manage ongoing professional development for RiderCoach Trainers.
• Provide subject matter expertise on training, testing, licensing, and rider safety.
• Support policy development, legislative engagement, and regulatory initiatives.
• Contribute to testimony, standards documents, and policy materials.
• Lead the MSF Quality Assurance (QA) Program to ensure training integrity and continuous improvement.
• Oversee evaluation of curriculum changes and instructional shifts.
• Contribute expert insights to MSF communications, MSF eNews, and training updates.
• Capture best practices and lessons learned to support organizational learning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Public Safety Training, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• Deep experience in training, curriculum development, or instructor leadership—whether in powersports or another high-performance or safety-critical profession.
• A genuine passion for the powersports industry and commitment to advancing rider safety.
• Certified RiderCoach or willingness and ability to become one; interest in advancing to RiderCoach Trainer status.
• Strong understanding of training standards, testing approaches, and/or licensing systems.
• Proven success leading instructor professional development or adult learning programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and professionalism in stakeholder engagement.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to travel up to 30%.

Preferrred Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to national training or safety standards.
• Familiarity with the MSF training ecosystem or broader powersports industry (preferred, not required).
• Experience with cross-functional project leadership or external partner coordination.

Salary Range: $120k-130k

The MSF provides a comprehensive benefits program to include PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement.

To be considered for this position, please send an email to Recruiting@mic.org with your full name, resume, cover letter and "Director, Curriculum & Training Strategy" Submission as the subject title. Please no recruiter phone calls. Thank you.

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