Training Manager, Adaptive Control

Your Impact

As Training Manager, Adaptive Control, you play a key role in scaling Axon's combatives and defensive-tactics training program as Adaptive Control expands across the United States. In this role, you administer day-to-day course operations, assist in leading a high-performing instructor and coach cadre, and ensure logistics, delivery, quality control, and follow-through meet Global Training Services standards.

What You'll Do

• Location: Onsite at one of our HUB offices locations (Scottsdale, AZ, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Atlanta, GA) Tuesday-Friday, and on the road 50% of time
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Training Operations
• Direct Reports: none
• - Administer and support day-to-day operations of Adaptive Control courses and programs within the United States, including scheduling, logistics, course delivery, instruction support, quality control, promotion, development, and operational follow-up.
• - Assist in leading and coordinating a team of highly competent Adaptive Control instructors and coaches, including cadre alignment, instructor development, and consistency of delivery standards.
• - Ensure course logistics, on-site execution, instructional quality, and post-course follow-up are completed to a high standard and aligned with Global Training Services expectations.
• - Support continued growth and expansion of Adaptive Control training initiatives, including host-agency recruitment, student enrollment, and pipeline development for future courses.
• - Travel as required to administer training, demonstrations, presentations, instructor development, and operational support at customer sites, conferences, and partner engagements.
• - Represent Adaptive Control and Axon professionally during courses, conferences, demonstrations, and external engagements.
• - Deliver or support delivery of Adaptive Control instructor certification and operator courses according to program schedule and business priorities.
• - Contribute to curriculum development, training plans, coaching systems, and operational procedures, including refinement based on customer feedback, instructor input, and program performance data.
• - Monitor course effectiveness and customer satisfaction metrics to continuously improve curriculum quality, delivery methods, and learner outcomes.
• - Support internal approval processes, program development initiatives, and long-term strategic growth efforts in partnership with Adaptive Control leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• - Help maintain operational consistency, instructional quality, and cultural alignment across all Adaptive Control activities in the United States.
• - Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and regional training operations to align course readiness with customer deployments, academy partnerships, and go-to-market timelines.
• - Coordinate with international Adaptive Control stakeholders to support curriculum consistency and knowledge transfer as the program scales globally.
• - Identify operational barriers to course delivery or adoption and develop practical plans to improve engagement, utilization, and customer readiness.
• - Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for Adaptive Control training, including curriculum accuracy, instructor consistency, delivery expectations, and post-course engagement standards.
• - Lead or support recurring operational touchpoints with instructors, contractors, and internal stakeholders supporting Adaptive Control initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of five years of relevant operational and/or instructional experience in combatives, defensive tactics, martial arts, or closely related fields.
• Proven competency and experience as an instructor over an extended period; ability to apply modern coaching methodologies, adult learning principles, and performance-based instruction.
• Prior law enforcement or military experience (required).
• Experience within SWAT, tactical teams, special operations, or other specialized units (preferred).
• Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or high competency in wrestling (highly preferred); equivalent operational and instructional experience may be considered.
• Active practitioner who continuously develops and maintains personal operational and technical skillset.
• Previous leadership or personnel management experience (strongly preferred).
• Academic background in education, coaching, leadership, psychology, operational performance, or related fields (preferred).
• Experience developing curriculum or large-scale training programs (preferred).
• Experience working within high-performance teams or instructor cadres (preferred).
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate independently while supporting broader organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated professionalism, humility, team orientation, and adaptability in fast-growing, high-demand training environments.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices