Position Title: Cadre Team Leader
Location: Fort Allen, Juana Diaz
Reports To: Program Director / Senior Cadre Leader
Position Summary:
The Cadre Team Leader at the Youth ChalleNGe Academy is responsible for supervising and mentoring cadets in a residential, quasi-military environment. This role involves guiding cadets through daily activities, instilling discipline, promoting personal development, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Supervision:
- Lead and supervise a platoon of cadets, ensuring adherence to Academy rules and regulations.
- Conduct daily formations, inspections, and physical training sessions.
- Provide guidance and support to cadets, fostering a disciplined and respectful environment.
Mentorship and Development:
- Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism and integrity.
- Mentor cadets in life skills, personal development, and academic progress.
- Assist in developing and implementing individual action plans for cadets’ growth and success.
Program Implementation:
- Assist in the planning and execution of daily schedules, including educational, physical, and extracurricular activities.
- Enforce Academy policies and procedures, addressing any disciplinary issues promptly and fairly.
- Coordinate with educational staff to support cadets’ academic goals.
Safety and Welfare:
- Monitor the safety and well-being of cadets at all times, addressing any health or safety concerns.
- Respond to emergencies and incidents according to Academy protocols.
- Ensure proper supervision of cadets during off-campus activities and field trips.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain accurate records of cadet attendance, performance, and behavior.
- Prepare reports and documentation as required by the Program Director or Senior Cadre Leader.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with other cadre members and Academy staff to achieve program objectives.
- Communicate effectively with cadets’ families, guardians, and external stakeholders as needed.
- Support the planning and execution of special events, ceremonies, and graduation activities.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience: Prior military experience or experience in a similar role working with at-risk youth is highly desirable.
Skills:
- -Possesses knowledge of Drill and Ceremany and Physical Fitness Training.
- Be able to have a Category 8 Driver's License.
- Be Physically able to pass the ChalleNGe Program Physical Fitness Test (Run 1 Mile, 1 minute Push-up and 1 minute Sit-up)
- Be able to provide duties on three different shifts (0600-1400, 1400-2200 and 2200-0600).
- Have at least 2 years of Education from an accredited University, Technical College or its equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth.
- Have a least 5 years of military services (From the Basic Active Service Date (BASD).(Recommmended)
- Be emotionally able to work on a high tempo environment.
- Requires an ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relations with peers and others staff member.
- Requires the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate motivational activities for Cadets.
Working Conditions:
- This is a full-time position based at the Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Fort Allen, Juana Diaz.
- The role requires working in a structured, quasi-military environment with strict adherence to schedules and protocols.
- Evening, weekend, and overnight shifts may be required to ensure continuous supervision of cadets.
To Apply: Please submit your resume or send it to [email protected]
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The Youth ChalleNGe Academy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
About Youth ChalleNGe Academy:
The Youth ChalleNGe Academy aims to provide a structured and disciplined environment where at-risk youth can work towards achieving their educational and personal goals. Through a combination of classroom instruction, physical training, and life skills development, the Academy helps students build a foundation for future success.
This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the role of a Cadre Team Leader at the Youth ChalleNGe Academy and is not intended to be comprehensive. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on the needs of the Academy.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $38,668.00 per year
Work Location: In person
