2026-27 JROTC Senior Army Instructor - North Canyon HS
About The Position
The job of JROTC Senior Army Instructor is to manage and support the JROTC program. Although they spend much of their time in the classroom, enrollment, fundraising, community relations, administrative, student counseling, leadership mentoring and extensive extra and co-curricular activities are the fundamental part of the job. The job of JROTC Instructor is not as structured as most Army vocations. Although the Army provides some guidance for managing the program, self-direction, initiative, and self-reliance are essential traits of the position. Only those who desire this flexibility in their work should apply.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying district, state and federal policies and regulations; operating standard office equipment.
- KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.
- ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information.
- Retired US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and Certified as a JROTC Instructor by US Army Cadet Command
- Possess a current Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry Certification
- Associate’s degree or complete within five years of hire date
- Arizona Department of Education JROTC Teaching Certificate
- Arizona Department of Education CTE Certification - Industrial and Emerging Technologies
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Obtain and maintain the National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations/Arizona Interscholastic Level II Athletic Association Coaching Certification
- See Minimum Qualifications Above
Responsibilities
- Community relations, liaison with other Army and civilian agencies in the aerospace field
- Unit supply, funds administration, and other administrative functions
- Career, performance, behavioral, leadership, character and academic counseling and mentoring
- Enrollment activities
- Extensive extracurricular and co-curricular programs, including, but not limited to: Military ball Field Training Exercise (FTX) Summer Leaderships School (SLS) Inter-JROTC sports competition Cadet newspaper Drill team, and color guard practices and competitions Parades, flag raising, retreat ceremonies Presentation of awards
- Fundraising activities for the unit or charitable institutions
- Wear of the appropriate Army uniform is mandatory while performing duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
