Team Leader

Job Posting Title

Team Leader

Agency

025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Military Department

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Starting Salary:  $40,000.00

 

Benefits:  This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year.  The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

 

Basic Purpose: The Thunderbird Challenge Program is seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader to serve as a mentor, role model, and supervisor for young cadets ages 15½ to 18. Team Leaders play a direct role in helping youth develop discipline, leadership skills, and personal responsibility while preparing them for success in education, employment, and community life. This role is well suited for individuals with backgrounds in youth development, education, coaching, mentoring, military service, corrections, or law enforcement. The ideal candidate leads by example, builds positive relationships, and provides consistent guidance to help cadets achieve their academic and personal goals.

 

Essential Functions:

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and positive mentorship to assigned cadets in a structured, residential, and quasi-military environment, serving as a consistent role model and source of support while reinforcing program expectations and positive decision-making.

• • Lead and oversee leadership development, character education, and team-building activities that promote discipline, accountability, and teamwork.

• • Enforce program rules, policies, and standards; address behavioral and disciplinary issues in a fair, calm, and constructive manner.

• • Support cadets in achieving academic, career, and personal development goals and guide cadets to appropriate resources.

• • Supervise cadets during all scheduled activities, including physical training, academic instruction, community service, and field trips.

• • Ensure the safety and well-being of cadets by following established safety protocols, policies, and procedures; promptly report incidents or concerns to supervisory staff.

• • Maintain accurate documentation related to behavior, incidents, and cadet progress; participate in staff meetings and required trainings.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to connect with young people.

Ability to remain calm, patient, and constructive in challenging situations.

Capable of fostering teamwork and discipline among diverse groups.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to modeling positive behavior.

Exhibits sensitivity to the challenges faced by youth and a dedication to helping them succeed.

Able to assess situations, make decisions under pressure, and address cadet needs effectively.

Ability to work effectively within a structured environment while maintaining a supportive and motivational approach with youth.

 

 

Education and Experience: 

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Military background preferred but not required; experience