CADRE TEAM LEADER

Job Summary

Cadre Team Leaders, within the Office of the Military, Nevada Army National Guard, educate, train and mentor at-risk 16 to 18-year-old youth in a 24-hour/7-days-a-week setting who have not completed high school, are high school credit deficient, and demonstrate a desire to improve their potential for success and lead productive lives. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy (BBYCA), located in Carlin, assists 16 to 18-year-old males and females to reclaim their potential through education, mentoring and service in a highly structured, quasi-military training environment. Team Leaders are responsible for the direct supervision of assigned Cadets participating at BBYCA, and teach the Cadet disciplinary process; provide direct instruction in the program's eight core components; and conduct Cadet physical training related exercises, as well as role model appropriate life coping skills.

The State of Nevada and Office of the Military offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax. Relocation reimbursements may be considered. Temporary housing may be available during relocation. Applicants will participate in a physical assessment as part of the interview process.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience providing leadership, teaching and/or caring for children or adolescents in a residential services or community setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Provide input in the development and revision of training plans; contribute to long-term strategic planning; ensure responsible and efficient use of program resources; participate in and lead professional development activities (e.g., workshops, meetings and classes) with the goal of ensuring program quality, compliance with program requirements and the integration of new ideas, methods, and technologies. Lead and execute the Cadet Corps daily and weekly training plans and programs; ensure all academic, physical training and personal development activities are completed and documented; rate cadet performance; ensure program goals are met; collect individual cadet and program performance data for entry into the National Guard Bureau databases and reporting systems. Direct and/or review minor disciplinary actions involving cadets; respond immediately and effectively to any cadet conflict and administer appropriate corrective/disciplinary intervention within authorized scope and authority and with consideration of a cadet's rights; establish clear expectations and set and enforce consequences for disruptive behavior; attend cadet disciplinary boards. Facilitate and/or provide oversight of cadet movements to and from all destinations while adhering to military drill and ceremony standards; call cadence and march cadets; participate in running and physical fitness training with cadets; ensure the safety and welfare of cadets at all times. Prepare the campus and ensure supplies and equipment are available; ensure effective and efficient receipt and in-process of each new class; conduct daily program activities to include cadet personal and living area inspections, campus inspections, fire safety inspections and Platoon/Company formations; ensure plan for building maintenance and cleaning schedule is completed and the facility is cleaned daily; notify or make recommendations to leadership regarding maintenance problems or other facility concerns. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision of the Cadre Team Supervisor, perform the full range of duties described above. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: group behavior and group supervision; English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. General knowledge of: basic military style training; basic first aid, hygiene, and emergency medical care; interviewing techniques. Ability to: read, understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety or security of others; speak and interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; support and encourage individuals in a one-to-one or small group situation; establish rapport and gain the trust of others, especially youths; work within specific agency programs or operations, policies and procedures affecting assigned work; interview juveniles and family members to obtain and clarify information and explain procedures and expectations; assign, guide, coach and train while performing work; communicate effectively both orally and in writing in order to provide and disseminate information and explain situations; analyze and evaluate the progress and development of assigned cadets; use and teach the usage of simple household or hand tools; promote socially acceptable attitudes and behaviors, use tact, and recognize different value systems and treat individuals with respect and consideration; remain calm during stressful situations; remain sensitive to personal issues having significant and long-term impacts on participants; work outdoors and withstand inclement weather; participate in physical fitness activities including calisthenics and competitive sports; use a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs to establish, store, maintain and retrieve information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.