Juniors Training Officer

Sheffield Sea Cadets; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a passionate Juniors Training Officer to lead their Junior Sea Cadet section. This role involves guiding young people aged 9-12 through a fun and engaging learning experience, preparing them for their transition to senior cadets. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience working with children, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment. Full training is provided, and applicants can choose between uniformed and non-uniformed roles. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of young cadets!

Benefits

Full training provided

Uniformed and non-uniformed role options

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Good organisational skills and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Junior Sea Cadet section and deliver a varied training programme.
• Commit to at least one parade night per week.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Organisational skills

Basic computer skills

Enthusiastic and approachable

Education

Teaching or Instructional qualification

Job description

Sheffield Sea Cadets are recruiting for a Juniors Training Officer (JTO) to lead our Junior Sea Cadet section.

Junior Sea Cadets is our entry level programme for young people ages 9-12. The programme offers a fun, hands on learning experience that encourages them to learn skills they can build upon, during their time with the Sea Cadets and supports their transition to becoming a senior cadet post their 12th birthday.

At Sheffield unit we currently have around 12 Junior Sea Cadets parading on both Monday and Thursday nights 1830-2100.

The successful applicant will be responsible for taking the lead in delivering this programme within the unit, supported by the unit command team. The successful applicant will need to produce and deliver a varied monthly training programme utilising a suite of pre-planned sessions for the Junior Sea Cadets.

Essential Criteria-

· Experience of working with children and young people

· Ability to commit to an average of at least one parade night per week

· Good organisational skills

· Enthusiastic and approachable

· Basic computer skills

Desirable Criteria-

· Teaching or Instructional qualification

· Ability to commit to both parade nights per week (Mon & Thu)

This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Full training is provided and both uniformed and non-uniformed role options are available. Please send all applications or enquiries by email to [e-mail] by no later than the 16th of May.