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United States Army Installation Management Command

$16 - $17/hr

Acts as water safety instructor. Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the ... First Aid Certification Certificates issue by American Red Cross, Ellis @ Associates, Star guard or ...

City of DeSoto

Head Lifeguard - Part-Time

Desoto, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Job Title Lifeguard/Swim Instructor This position will remain open until filled, with applications ... guards needed, position of guard stands (glare), use of safety equipment, and behavior and ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Head Lifeguard - Part-Time

Desoto, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

... guards needed, position of guard stands (glare), use of safety equipment, and behavior and ... May be assigned as a swim instructor * Arrive to work every day, on time, as scheduled.

City of DeSoto

Head Lifeguard - Part-Time

Desoto, TX · On-site

$17.03 - $24.87/hr

... guards needed, position of guard stands (glare), use of safety equipment, and behavior and ... May be assigned as a lifeguard May be assigned as a swim instructor Arrive to work every day, on ...

YMCA

Pool Manager - Trotter YMCA

Houston, TX

Position is responsible for ensuring life guards and swim instructors are meeting essential job functions. Responsible for supervision of aquatics staff and administrative duties under the ...

YMCA

Pool Manager - Perry

League City, TX

Position is responsible for ensuring life guards and swim instructors are meeting essential job functions. Responsible for supervision of aquatics staff and administrative duties under the ...

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How much do guard instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for guard instructor in Texas is $18.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.53 and $21.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a guard instructor?

To thrive as a Guard Instructor, you need expertise in security protocols, instructional techniques, and relevant legal regulations, typically supported by experience in security services and instructor certification. Familiarity with training management systems, surveillance equipment, and incident reporting tools is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills help instructors engage trainees and maintain a disciplined learning environment. These skills are essential for effectively preparing security personnel to perform their duties safely and competently.

What is a guard instructor?

A Guard Instructor is a professional responsible for training individuals or groups in the skills and protocols required for security, safety, or lifeguard positions. They develop and deliver courses covering emergency procedures, surveillance techniques, and legal regulations. Guard Instructors may work with security personnel, lifeguards, or other safety professionals to ensure they are well-prepared to handle various situations. Their role includes both classroom teaching and practical, hands-on instruction. Certification and field experience are often required to become a Guard Instructor.

What are some common challenges faced by guard instructors during training sessions, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Guard Instructors often encounter challenges such as varying skill levels among trainees, maintaining engagement during repetitive drills, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. To address these, instructors can tailor training methods to accommodate different learning paces, incorporate interactive exercises to keep sessions dynamic, and continuously reinforce the importance of discipline and safety. Open communication and regular feedback help create a positive learning environment and ensure trainees are well-prepared for real-world scenarios.

What is the difference between Guard Instructor vs Security Guard?

AspectGuard InstructorSecurity Guard
Required CertificationsSecurity officer license, instructor certificationSecurity officer license
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, classrooms, on-site trainingClient sites, buildings, patrols
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity companies, training agenciesPrivate security firms, businesses, institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Guard Instructors primarily focus on training and certifying security personnel, working in educational or training environments. Security Guards perform patrols and protect property at various sites. While both roles require security licensing, Guard Instructors need additional instructor certifications and work mainly in training settings, whereas Security Guards operate in the field providing security services.

Guard Instructor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Guard Instructor job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,674 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Junior Cadet Corps Instructor

Fort Worth Independent School District

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$67K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Fort Worth Independent School District rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

524th of 627 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Classroom Elementary & Secondary Teaching/Middle School Teacher
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Junior Cadet Corps Instructor
Reports to: Director II - JROTC
Pay Grade: $67,421 - $88,421
Duty Days: 187
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
The JCC Instructor serves as an instructional leader for lower secondary cadets and is responsible for the comprehensive management, execution, and continuous improvement of the middle school Junior Cadet Corps (JCC) program in alignment with national, state, and District standards. This role provides strategic leadership to assigned instructors while advancing cadet academic achievement, social development, patriotic awareness, character formation, leadership capacity, and physical growth.
Central to this purpose is the full integration and promotion of the Character, Honor, Integrity, Strength, Leadership (CHiSL) framework. The instructor ensures that CHiSL principles are embedded across classroom instruction, cadet leadership structures, experiential learning, and community engagement initiatives. The program's success depends on cultivating environments where CHiSL becomes an applied model for student conduct, decision-making, and personal development.
The instructor is responsible for managing the middle school JCC Program the CHiSL curriculum, including the preparation, coordination, and supervision of all co-curricular and service-learning activities. These activities include major events such as the military ball, drill meets, marksmanship matches, honor guard functions, orienteering competitions, and additional extracurricular opportunities that reinforce CHiSL competencies and mission-focused leadership development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Teaches, assesses, evaluates, and documents student progress using formal and informal methods; identifies instructional materials and strategies to meet student needs.
  • Implements and coordinates the Character, Honor, Integrity, Strength, Leadership (CHiSL) program, including lesson plans, curriculum, extracurricular activities, and cross-curricular objectives.
  • Develops thematic units and projects that encourage extended interaction and creativity.
  • Manages program property and oversees budget controls.
  • Encourages parental involvement and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Submits required JROTC Department reports according to established timelines and procedures.
  • Administers, advises, and evaluates extracurricular teams such as drill, rifle, physical training, academic challenge, and robotics.
  • Selects, trains, and oversees cadets in key leadership roles (e.g., Commander of Cadets).
  • Plans, coordinates, and supervises special events, including the annual military ball, drill meets, and the Final Review awards ceremony.
  • Maintains communication and collaboration with school faculty and staff to promote cadet involvement, recruitment, and retention.
  • Compiles, analyzes, and reports cadet achievement data for departmental use.
  • Counsels, mentors, and tutors cadets as needed.

Safety
  • Follows established safety procedures and techniques, including safe lifting and equipment operation.
  • Corrects unsafe conditions when possible and promptly reports hazards that cannot be immediately resolved.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None

Personal Work Relationships
  • Maintains a commitment to the district's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, high standards of conduct, and a strong work ethic.
  • Provides high-quality customer service and builds positive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Exhibits cultural competence; demonstrates respect, teamwork, and appropriate responses in challenging situations.

Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, staff supervision, strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction.
  • Knowledge of data systems, data analysis, and action plan development.
  • Knowledge of literacy instruction.
  • Knowledge of military personal fitness standards and grooming standards (In accordance with all branch specific policies, e.g., Army Regulation 670-1).
  • Skill in evaluating performance and implementing improvements.
  • Skill in organizational development, communication, and interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to establish program goals aligned to strategic plans and implement instructional program initiatives.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in decision-making.
  • Ability to work occasional extended hours, including periods of up to 18 hours of sleep deprivation during outdoor adventure, service learning, and leadership activities.
  • Proficiency in software used to access databases, create/edit documents, and manage email.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff, and the community in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation and pursue professional growth.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Travel Requirements
  • Travels to district buildings and professional meetings as needed.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment; classroom instructional tools; military instructional equipment for drills, exercises, and armory operations.
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking and extensive marching; frequent leading of fitness training, walking, running, and jumping.
  • Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
  • Exerting: Frequently exerts 10-25 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerts 20-70 pounds of force.
  • Environment: Works 60% indoors and 40% outdoors with exposure to weather, noise, and variable conditions; may encounter substandard barracks/housing and related health/safety risks; may require irregular or extended hours.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; regularly required to speak publicly or listen intently to other points of view; Leads and supervises parades requiring extensive marching and voice projection.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required;
    • Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred;
    • Completed Military Education for Grade.
  • Certification/License:
    • Valid Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject area required;
    • Valid Texas Driver's License;
    • Insurable by the District's insurance carrier.
  • Experience:
    • Noncommissioned Officer (E6 - E9), Army Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer with a minimum of 4 years military service (preferred)
    • Honorably discharged from military service not longer than 4 years;
    • Troop level experience (company level, Battalion, Brigade);
    • Executive Staff experience.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and automation technology skills.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have no positive drug or alcohol tests, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion testing.
  • Must maintain a valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record (Type 3A - Certified), reflecting all crashes and violations.
  • Must have no more than two violations within the previous 36 months, which may include:
    • Moving traffic violations (no more than one preventable accident).
      • Failure to provide proof of a valid driver's license or proof of insurance.
      • Equipment violations.
  • Must have no DUI (drug or alcohol). Must have no incidents involving leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injury or property damage).
  • Must have no convictions for vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
  • Must not operate a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.
  • Must have no convictions for reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
  • Must have no use of a vehicle in the commission of a felony.
  • Must have no unauthorized use of a vehicle, including operating a vehicle without the owner's permission.
  • Must not permit an unlicensed driver to operate a vehicle.
  • Must have no speeding violations exceeding 20 mph over the posted limit.
  • Must have no disqualifying history of convictions in either commercial or personal motor vehicles.
  • Additional restrictions may apply as required by FWISD's fleet insurance carrier

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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