Coast Guard JROTC Maritime Science Lead Instructor

Cape May Tech; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape May Tech is seeking a Senior Maritime Science Instructor for Coast Guard JROTC to lead the CGJROTC program, oversee maritime curriculum, and mentor cadets across leadership, citizenship, health, and mission-focused studies.

The SMSI will recruit cadets, supervise instructors, coordinate with Coast Guard offices, and ensure safety and compliance while fostering positive relationships with the school and community.

Qualifications

• Must be approved/certified by the Coast Guard as a Coast Guard JROTC instructor (email inquiry to [e-mail]).
• Apply for a NJ Teaching Certification (Military Science #2250).
• Proficient in the use of standard computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration, staff, and the service’s CGJROTC program leadership.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Experience in the Coast Guard training community either as a Coast Guard instructor, instructional designer, master training specialist, training manager, or training supervisor.
• Experience in non-profit leadership, secondary education, or leadership in youth-based programs.
• Meets the health qualifications required of all personnel.
• Required criminal history background check.
• Must have a physical and medical fitness level that permits participation fully in CGJROTC activities.
• Instructors must possess the stamina to lead physical readiness training for a minimum of 50 minutes and conduct full day trainings over several days.
• As a uniformed representative of the USCG, instructors must maintain a sharp, professional appearance in uniform and grooming in accordance with USCG regulations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs cadets in the CGJROTC curriculum during the school year; develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates lesson plans.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times; maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Recruits cadets into CGJROTC program and provides appropriate counseling to cadets; evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for CGJROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements.
• Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents; meets with students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records; maintains CGJROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies; monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings; serves on various committees.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local Coast Guard recruiting office and Coast Guard Academy Admissions office.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Leadership

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree in any focus

Job description

Cape May Tech is seeking a Senior Maritime Science Instructor for Coast Guard JROTC to lead the CGJROTC program, oversee maritime curriculum, and mentor cadets across leadership, citizenship, health, and mission-focused studies.

The SMSI will recruit cadets, supervise instructors, coordinate with Coast Guard offices, and ensure safety and compliance while fostering positive relationships with the school and community.