Qualifications:

• NJROTC instructor certification as required by the U.S. Naval Service Training Command 
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
• Skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Skills in accurate record keeping and written and oral communications 
• Skills in financial and property management

Reports to:  Senior Naval Science Instructor

Job Goal 

• Enhance the image of the military in the eyes of the community by providing a chance for success to the nation's youth.
• Conduct training so as to encourage initiative and individuality to develop natural gifts, to teach self-control, develop    personal character, responsibility and qualities of integrity, loyalty, and dedication.
• Promote the value of teamwork and individual accomplishments.
• Uphold values, principles, and self-discipline promoting positive, productive behaviors, providing a support structure that is critical in helping cadets avoid illicit activity and living a healthy and fit lifestyle.
• Provide the opportunity for secondary school students to learn the basic elements and need for national security and their personal obligations as Americans.

Performance Responsibilities 

• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Teaching the prescribed 3- or 4-year Naval Science curriculum.
• Instructing in military drill.
• Counseling students in the NJROTC program.
• Writing/updating lesson plans for the NJROTC curriculum and other lesson preparation requirements.
• Mentoring cadets and assisting with higher education or employment opportunities and goals.
• Requisitioning all government furnished equipment (includes uniforms, training aids, books, drill rifles, air rifles, and organizational equipment).
• Arranging for cleaning and tailoring of uniforms.
• Surveying old and worn uniforms and other government property.
• Performing simple preventive maintenance of training aids and devices.
• Inventory control of all government furnished equipment/materials.
• Ensuring proper physical security of all government furnished equipment/materials.
• Planning extracurricular activities for the NJROTC unit (including color/honor guard ceremonies, drill and rifle team competitive meets, field trips, basic leadership training, ship cruises, etc.).
• Preparing periodic reports on program administration and logistics.
• Keeping current and abreast of new developments and organizations within the Navy.
• Assessing unit progress to assure NJROTC program objectives are met.
• Attending Navy-sponsored training to keep abreast of current requirements of program management.
• Taking courses of instruction to improve teaching abilities.
• Establishing rapport with school counselors and faculty members.
• Making annual presentations of the NJROTC program to students at feeder schools for the purpose of recruiting new cadets into the program.
• Maintaining financial accounts of operating budget.
• Preparing financial vouchers to the Navy for reimbursement of expenditures to the school, made in support of the NJROTC program.
• Establishing contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition and support of the NJROTC program.

Specific Job Requirements 

• Availability to work a flexible and dynamic schedule (including weekends and evenings) as necessary to meet program commitments
• Possess and utilize excellent team building skills
• Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
• Able to work under stress
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance
• Communicate effectively with a diverse community

Terms of Employment: 

12-Month Navy contract. 240 days per school year; salary and work year to be established by the Board  

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. Instructor will also be evaluated annually by the U.S. Navy.