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Tactical Trainer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Familiarity with Marine Corps training development processes including Instructional * Systems ... Experience in Instructor Development, Curriculum development, and exercise design to all areas of ...

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Do workers at Job Corps get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
83% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Job Corps pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
35% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Job Corps, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
37% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Job Corps affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Job Corps?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at Job Corps worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Job Corps workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Job Corps workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Job Corps?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Job Corps managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Job Corps spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
26% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Job Corps?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Job Corps good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Job Corps feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Job Corps get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Job Corps?

Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Job Corps enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Job Corps recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Job Corps?

Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
73% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Job Corps?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Job Corps’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Job Corps is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Automotive Instructor jobs?
What are the most popular categories at Job Corps?
Infographic showing various Automotive Instructor job openings at Job Corps in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, and 97% Full Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, and 9% Hybrid job distribution.

Automotive Maintenance Light Repair Instructor

Eckerd Connects

Monroe, VA • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Eckerd Connects rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 222 rated education and training


Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits
  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $45,000
Duties and Responsibilities
  • The Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
  • The Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning.
  • Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
  • Instructs on the Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
  • Counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
  • Individualizes Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair curriculum to fit the students' choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
  • Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
  • Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.
  • Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and trainees on their evaluations.

Qualifications
  • Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About our Program
Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.
Location
Old Dominion Job Corps1073 Father Judge Rd
Monroe, VA 24574
Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh
Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/
Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.
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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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About Eckerd Connects

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Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services, and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young adults, and help children succeed.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Clearwater, FL, US

Year founded

1968