Residential Drill Instructor

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

The Florida Youth Challenge Academy’s mission is to provide a highly disciplined and motivational environment, free from outside distractions, which fosters academics, leadership, development, personal growth, self-esteem, and physical fitness for qualifying high school dropouts.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License
• Have at least Three (3) years of verifiable work experience
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment

• Military, Corrections, or Probation Officer experience
• Experience conducting physical training in a quasi-military-style environment
• Six (6) months experience working with at-risk youth or troubled adults

• Leads by example and mentor cadets about what it means to display discipline and respect in life
• Teaches and corrects negative / disruptive behavior by using various means of physical exercises and team-building activities
• Informally counsel cadets in their weekly performance by using verbal and written formats
• Encourage cadets to seek additional educational support in weak academic areas
• Educate cadets in the areas of physical fitness, personal hygiene, drill and ceremony, barracks maintenance, time management, teamwork, leadership, and followership

• Knowledge of military protocol techniques and methods
• Knowledge of mental or behavioral characteristics of at-risk youth
• Knowledge of self as a youth worker, including professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.