Team Leader

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and positive mentorship to assigned cadets in a structured, residential, and quasi-military environment, serving as a consistent role model and source of support while reinforcing program expectations and positive decision-making.

• • Lead and oversee leadership development, character education, and team-building activities that promote discipline, accountability, and teamwork.

• • Enforce program rules, policies, and standards; address behavioral and disciplinary issues in a fair, calm, and constructive manner.

• • Support cadets in achieving academic, career, and personal development goals and guide cadets to appropriate resources.

• • Supervise cadets during all scheduled activities, including physical training, academic instruction, community service, and field trips.

• • Ensure the safety and well-being of cadets by following established safety protocols, policies, and procedures; promptly report incidents or concerns to supervisory staff.

• • Maintain accurate documentation related to behavior, incidents, and cadet progress; participate in staff meetings and required trainings.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to connect with young people.

Ability to remain calm, patient, and constructive in challenging situations.

Capable of fostering teamwork and discipline among diverse groups.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to modeling positive behavior.

Exhibits sensitivity to the challenges faced by youth and a dedication to helping them succeed.

Able to assess situations, make decisions under pressure, and address cadet needs effectively.

Ability to work effectively within a structured environment while maintaining a supportive and motivational approach with youth.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Military background preferred but not required; experience working with youth in structured environments such as education, coaching, mentoring, corrections, or law enforcement is highly transferable to this role.

• Non-military applicants must be open to learning and adopting military-style structure and procedures through on-the-job training, including customs and courtesies, marching, drill and ceremony, physical fitness, and leadership principles.

• Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day.

• Ability to work in conditions of both high and low temperatures.

• Ability to climb stairs.

• Ability to lead and participate in age-appropriate physical training activities as required by the program.

• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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