Residential Drill Instructor - Overnight

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

25d•$34,760•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida. The Florida Youth Challenge Academy’s mission is to provide a highly disciplined and motivational environment, free from outside distractions, which fosters academics, leadership, development, personal growth, self-esteem, and physical fitness for qualifying high school dropouts. The Academy consists of an operational staff and cadre with in-depth military experience, certified instructors from the Clay County School District system, a registered nurse, counselors and recruitment and placement personnel.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License; AND
Have at least Three (3) years of verifiable work experience; AND
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
Must be able to pass a Department of Juvenile Justice Background screening/test.

Nice To Haves

Military, Corrections, or Probation Officer experience
Experience conducting (and/or willing to learn) physical training in a quasi-military-style environment
Six (6) months experience working with at-risk youth or troubled adults (ages 16-18)

Responsibilities

Leads by example and mentor cadets about what it means to display discipline and respect in life.
Teaches and corrects negative / disruptive behavior by using various means of physical exercises and team-building activities.
Informally counsel cadets in their weekly performance by using verbal and written formats.
Encourage cadets to seek additional educational support in weak academic areas.
Educate cadets in the areas of physical fitness, personal hygiene, drill and ceremony, barracks maintenance, time management, teamwork, leadership, and followership.
Supervise daily cadet activities in accordance with Academy training schedule.
Ensure cadets are on time for classes or other scheduled academy events or training.
Ensure cadets report for assigned details or specific personal appointments in the correct uniform and on time.
Maintain 100% accountability of cadets attending a residential, at-risk youth school.
Supervise youth while sleeping
Maintain and file documentation in Cadet files
Responsible for the welfare and safety of cadets in assigned area of responsibility (platoon), ensuring they do not endanger themselves or others by negligence or misconduct.
Monitors cadets while on duty to ensure they are attending classes and training as required.
Provide documentation and communication for supervisors and / or academy administrators in the event of cadet misconduct or serious incidents.
Provide fellow team members with assistance in carrying out their assigned duties as needed.
Conducts daily preliminary inspections of living quarters, cadet’s uniform, and personal appearance in preparation for regular inspections by his supervisor.
Enter information of cadet progress into cadet’s file on a weekly basis or as needed.