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Rotc Cadet Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

ROTC Instructor

San Bernardino, CA · On-site

$58K - $77K/yr

Submit Cadet award packages, officer and enlisted evaluations for review/approval, decorations for review/approval, promotion or Reduction-In- Force boards, instructor qualifications, and staff ...

ROTC Instructor

San Bernardino, CA

$58K - $77K/yr

Submit Cadet award packages, officer and enlisted evaluations for review/approval, decorations for review/approval, promotion or Reduction-In-- Force boards, instructor qualifications, and staff ...

Rotc Cadet information

What is an ROTC cadet?

ROTC Cadets are college students enrolled in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, which prepares them to become officers in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through a combination of academic coursework and military training, ROTC Cadets learn leadership, management, and military skills while completing their college degrees. Upon graduation and successful completion of the program, they are commissioned as officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Space Force, depending on their chosen branch.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ROTC cadet?

To thrive as an ROTC Cadet, you need a solid academic record, physical fitness, leadership potential, and enrollment in a college or university ROTC program. Familiarity with military protocols, basic training exercises, and proficiency in tools such as navigation equipment and digital communication platforms are typically expected. Strong teamwork, discipline, resilience, and effective communication skills set standout cadets apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for preparing future officers to lead with competence and integrity in demanding military environments.

What are some common challenges ROTC cadets face when balancing their academic workload with ROTC training requirements?

ROTC cadets often find it challenging to manage the rigorous demands of both their academic studies and the structured ROTC training schedule. Balancing classes, physical training, leadership labs, and field exercises requires strong time management and organizational skills. Many cadets learn to plan their weeks in advance, communicate proactively with professors and ROTC instructors, and prioritize tasks to stay on top of both commitments. Support from peers and ROTC mentors also plays a key role in helping cadets navigate these challenges and succeed in both areas.

What is the difference between Rotc Cadet vs Military Enlisted Personnel?

AspectRotc CadetMilitary Enlisted Personnel
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, college enrollmentBasic training completion, specific military qualifications
Work EnvironmentCollege campuses, training exercisesMilitary bases, field operations
Employer/IndustryU.S. Army ROTC program, military training institutionsActive military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines)

Rotc Cadets are college students participating in military training programs, focusing on leadership and military skills while pursuing higher education. Enlisted personnel are active-duty members of the military, with full responsibilities and duties in service. The main difference lies in their training stage, commitments, and career status within the military structure.

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$58K - $77K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Description:

Overview of Project:

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) selects, educates, trains, and commissions college students to be officers and leaders of character in the Total Air and Space Force.

Additionally, AFROTC instills the values of citizenship, national and community service, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in college students.


Specific Job Responsibilities:

Aerospace Studies Instruction Services:

The Contractor shall apply knowledge and skills to provide the following services:


- Prepare and effectively teach Aerospace Studies Instruction, including Air Force organizational

structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations, and policy pertaining to the

Department of the Air Force, individual and flight operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.


- Provide instruction in accordance with AFROTC academic curricula, syllabi, and other

AFROTC-directed or emerging training in various settings on and off campus.


-Contractor shall ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully apply theory in

practice during training and assessment events outside of the classroom and the academic year.


-Plan, synchronize, assist, and coordinate oversight of Leadership Laboratory (LLAB),

observation of Cadet physical fitness program, coordinate training for cadet Professional Military

Training (PMT) and cadet Professional Development Training (PDT).


-Administer the AFOQT and assist in Cadet Evaluation and testing at Field Training

events, off-sites, and in classrooms.


- Review Cadet academic degree plans as part of Cadet progress reviews, ensure Cadets are

making academic progress to graduate on time, and ensuring the completed form is filed in the

Cadet’s record.


- Perform various support activities for cadets utilizing the procedures in AFROTCI 36- 2011, Vol

3, to include Enrollment, Scholarship, Standards, Cadet Actions, and Medical.


- Support Cadet Pay Action IAW Holm Center Instruction 65-101; build Cadet records at DFAS,

pay actions, textbook payments, and military uniform commutation pay.


- Support resource management, administrative functions of resource management, and

Regional HQ tracking of Cadet Pay and tuition. Assist with data entries into WINGS to support Cadet

travel.


- Assist in the tracking of lesson plan updates, distribution of educational materials, and updating

of approved academic degree programs for scholarships and categorization at the Detachment,

Region, and HQ’s level.


- Support compliance with the Automated AFROTC Mail Systems (ARMS) messages published

in WINGS.


- Assist with data entry of information on AFROTC Cadets and Prospects into WINGS or other

AFROTC information management systems.


- Assist with tracking of Det, Region, and HQ boards. Submit Cadet award packages, officer and

enlisted evaluations for review/approval, decorations for review/approval, promotion or Reduction-In--

Force boards, instructor qualifications, and staff packages for AETC master instructor badge nominations


- Support Det, Region, and HQ inspections, operational evaluations, and building inspections.


- Develop schedules, collect, compile, and distribute eval data, and prepare reports for publication.


- Support Cross Town Agreements that may exist with other local colleges and universities, to

include various events, training, and exercises.


- The Contractor may assist the Recruiting Officer (RO) and other cadre at recruiting and marketing

events (such as freshman orientations) by assisting with prospect development and data entry

requirements.


- The Contractor may assist the AFROTC program with its recruiting mission by participating in

and supporting events such as student orientations, college fairs, parades, high school visits, and

similar events.


- Have been a Commissioned Officer with a minimum grade of Captain with 6 years’ experience in the U.S. Air Force Active Component or 10 years total service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard Component for former and current Guard and Reserve Commissioned Officers.


- Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions at that institution. Some positions must be approved by the college prior to acceptance as an instructor. Those instructor qualifications are specific to each institution

- Possess a thorough knowledge of the Air Force organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations, and policy pertaining to the Department of the Air Force.


- Have knowledge and experience of Air Force training and operations. Contractor personnel performing as instructors shall possess tactical and leadership skills gained from experience within a Commissioned Officer Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) without any derogatory performance.


- Cannot have had any negative administrative actions/offenses leading to UCMJ actions and no referral performance reports (evaluations).


- Have never received a discharge under less than honorable conditions.


- Possess computer skills, to include operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations.


- Able to teach effectively in a classroom setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops. Contract personnel shall maintain certification IAW HCI 36-2601.


- AFROTC instructors shall be CPR certified by or to the standard of the American Red Cross and remain CPR certified throughout the span of their employment under this task order.


- AFROTC Instructors will be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.


- AFROTC Instructors must maintain the physical fitness standards set forth by the Air Force.


- AFROTC Instructors will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).

Requirements:

· Have been within the U.S. Air Force Active Component, or former or currently in the U.S. Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard Component.


· Served on active duty within 5 years of proposed start date


· Possess a thorough knowledge of the Air Force organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations, and policy pertaining to the Department of the Air Force.


· Cannot have had any negative administrative actions/offenses leading to UCMJ actions and no referral performance reports (evaluations).


· Have never received a discharge under less than honorable conditions.


· Possess computer skills, to include operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations.


· Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.


· Subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).


Clearance Requirement: None

Minimum Education Level Requirement: BA

Years of Experience Requirement: 6