Temporary Team Leader

Thunderbird; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A state-funded youth program located in Oklahoma City is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise youth participants aged 16 to 18. Responsibilities include conducting physical training, providing mentorship, and ensuring safety in a quasi-military environment. Candidates must be physically fit, able to work in varying temperatures, and willing to complete required background and health checks. This is a part-time position with a maximum of 29 hours per week, contingent on federal funding.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors.
• Contingent on passing a background check.
• Must pass background checks and drug screening.
• Must become CDL compliant (CDL written test, permit within 90 days; license within 12 months).
• CNACI child care check; US citizen status required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in the Oklahoma Youth Challe*NG*e Program.
• Conduct first line counseling and act as a mentor.
• Direct and participate in cadet physical training.
• Direct and participate in cadet physical training.
• Maintain documentation and evaluations for cadets.
• Ensure safety and security in a 24/7 program environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Physical fitness training

Team building

Problem solving

Job description

* Under administrative supervision monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 16 to 18) in the Oklahoma Youth Challe*NG*e Program (Thunderbird Challenge Program)* Maintains accountability of assigned platoon at all times* Maintains discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere* Develops a team-oriented attitude in the Cadets* Mentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program* Conducts first line counseling and problem solving for those assigned cadets and is the primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills* Directs and participates in cadet physical training* Maintains supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned cadets* Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day* Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures* Ability to climb stairs* Ability to run a mile and walk extended distances* Ability to do pushups, side straddle hops, sit ups and other physical training and fitness activities* Ability to teach and perform physical training to cadets as outlined by the Presidents Challenge for Physical Fitness* Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances* Contingent on a favorable background check* Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening* Contingent on a favorable pre-employment physical* CNACI (child care check) security clearance—must be a US citizen* Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)* Work a maximum of 29 hours per week* Serve a 12 month trial period* Contingent upon continuous federal funding (this is a federally funded position)* Available to work if called in due to an emergency* Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)* Must maintain a valid driver’s license* Required to complete and pass the CDL written test and receive CDL driving permit within 90 days of hire* Required to obtain a CDL driver’s license within 12 months of hire* Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day* Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures* Ability to climb stairs* Ability to run a mile and walk extended distances* Ability to do pushups, side straddle hops, sit ups and other physical training and fitness activities* Ability to teach and perform physical training to cadets as outlined by the Presidents Challenge for Physical Fitness* Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances