Group Life Coordinator 2

State of Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The Oregon Youth Challenge Program is seeking a Group Life Coordinator 2 to lead and supervise cadets in a 24/7 residential setting in Bend, Oregon. You will oversee safety, program components, and life-skill development while partnering with staff to deliver structured academic and military-style activities.

Responsibilities include guiding youth through daily routines, fitness training, and classroom instruction, with emphasis on professional behavior, teamwork, and positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Six months of experience observing, evaluating, or understanding human performance and relations.

Responsibilities

• Care, control, safety and security of youth in a 24/7 facility.
• Supervise youth focusing on safety, growth, teamwork and program components.
• Monitor and report cadet behavior during activities and instruction.
• Assist youth in setting goals and developing life skills.
• Lead daily physical fitness activities including running and cadence.
• Provide classroom instruction aligned with program standards.

Skills

Youth supervision

Physical fitness assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certificate in behavioral sciences/education/criminal justice

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/11/2026 Application Deadline: 08/18/2026 Agency: State of Oregon Military Department Salary Range: $4,736 - $5,984 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Group Life Coordinator 2 Job Description: The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Group Life Coordinator 2. This is a permanent full-time state position located in Bend, Oregon.Oregon Youth Challenge High School This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What’s in it for you? If you are a strong leader looking for a chance to make a difference, we have the opportunity for you. This is not just a job but the opportunity to begin a career where your input, time and efforts truly make a difference. Through your guidance, knowledge, and strong leadership, you will have the chance to positively influence and shape the future of Oregon's young people. This is your opportunity to be the change in someone's life. Join our amazing team and know the satisfaction of helping Oregon’s youth and make difference, one youth at a time!

Major Duties

• Responsible for the care, control, safety and security of youth in a 24/7 facility
• Supervise youth with emphasis on safety, personal growth, teamwork and the program’s eight core components. Promote positive youth development by establishing healthy professional relationships, role-modeling desired professional behaviors, maintaining an exceptional uniform appearance and ensuring a safe training environment.
• Monitoring and reporting the behavior of cadets during daily activities, offsite community projects, academic instruction, meals and extracurricular activities.
• Work effectively with youth who may have social, economic, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Assist youth in developing short- and long-term goals, overcoming obstacles, conflict resolution and developing life skills.
• Plans, leads and participates in daily physical fitness activities which includes running and calling cadence.
• Provides classroom instruction on a variety of topics related to program standards and character development.

What You Will be Doing The Oregon Youth Challenge Program is an intensive alternative High School for "At Risk" 16-18-year-old Oregon dropouts. The program is funded, directed and sponsored by the State of Oregon Military Department, National Guard. It provides a unique educational opportunity for high school dropouts within an intensive military structure and overview. The students (Cadets) participate in daily academic instruction, community service, physical exercise (PT), 1+ mile run and the President's Council on Physical Fitness activities. The program is a two (2) phase enterprise consisting of a 22-week residential academic/military phase and a 12 month Post Residential phase consisting of life planning and community re-integration. The program curriculum is modeled on 8 CORE components that focuses on academic excellence, physical fitness, nutrition, community involvement, leadership and followership, health skills development and life planning. The program is staffed by professional teachers, counseling staff, residential supervision cadre and managers. The program is located in Bend, Oregon on land owned by the Federal Government on loan to the State Military Department. This position is responsible for the care, control, safety, security, and Life Plan guidance of all the students in the program.

Working Conditions

• Occasional lifting and physical exertion is necessary to perform assigned tasks and duties.
• Occasional exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Required to work various shifts; days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays and subject to occasional overnight travel.
• May come in contact with irate students, parents and the general public.
• Required to transport students in State-owned vehicles.
• Must be able to personally "call military cadence".
• Extensive walking, regular marching, and extensive running with students.
• Position requires being on your feet and standing for entire 8-hour shifts.
• Requires average to above average physical conditioning.
• Must be able to maintain physical fitness standards in accordance with program requirements and demonstrate annually.
• Must maintain personal appearance standards in accordance with program requirements.
• As Part of the daily requirements both students and staff are required to participate in a regimen of exercise and physical training. This may include participating and assisting with a confidence course developed specifically for this program to build confidence in the students.
• Staff must be able to lead and motivate students in achieving course standards and participating in daily formations, group exercises and group runs.
• Schedule changes are frequent due to limited resources, National Guardsmen drills, illness, vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED certificate, or other proof of education at the same or higher level.
• Six (6) months experience observing, evaluating, developing, or understanding of human performance, relations and interactions.
• OR a certificate or associate degree from an accredited school in a behavioral science, education, criminal justice, or related degree.
• OR six (6) months of prior military experience, law enforcement or corrections experience.
• Must pass a physical fitness standard in accordance with program requirements.

Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed "What You Need to Qualify" section of the announcement.

Additional Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• If applying from out of state, be prepared to provide a 3-year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Pass a fingerprint-based criminal background and abuse check.
• All employees in this classification/position shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs and must pass a preemployment drug screening test.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess or obtain and maintain (within 6 months of hire) a CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain (within 120 days of hire) a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.
• Must maintain physical fitness standards (tested annually).
• Maintain military style grooming standards.
• Wear a modified military uniform and safety equipment as required.
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affluent Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.

All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process.

This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time).

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency.

Benefits and Work Life Balance

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 12 paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career Development – Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.
• With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.

Team

The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard.

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Recruitment Support

Need Assistance? If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or HR team for this job opening.

Veteran Preference

Veteran Percentage Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application. To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty. To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability. For Transitioning Service-Members A "working" Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date. Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Veterans Click Here.

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 [e-mail]

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