Summary
This job involves coordinating training programs for staff and young participants at the South Carolina National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy, managing community service projects, and keeping detailed records of training activities.
It also includes planning academy goals, preparing reports, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling and communication.
A good fit would be someone organized with experience in training or education, especially working with at-risk youth, who can multitask and build strong relationships.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
- 2 years of training experience minimum; 3 years preferred
- Administrative experience
- Experience working with at-risk youth preferred
- Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and regulations
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Full Job Description
Under general supervision of the SC National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy Deputy Director. Must maintain the National Guard Bureau training policy and regulations. Responsible for training new employees, current employees, and cadets. Manage community service projects for the cadets for each cycle. Maintain a detailed electronic and hardcopy records for each employee’s training. Inform employees of needed training. Coordinate training with Director, Deputy Director, and Commandant. Schedule trainings throughout the cycle and during cycle break. Produce training materials for new employees and keep up with policy and procedural changes of the agency and the academy. Plan, develop, implement, and monitor the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives of the SC Youth ChalleNGe Academy. Prepare and present reports on training on a monthly basis. Assist with short and long term strategic planning. Prepares letters, reports and other documents as necessary. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public, and colleagues providing excellent customer service skills to establish effective working relationships, multitask, meet deadlines and pay strong attention detail. Must have the ability to effectively plan and organize work activities, and prioritize task to meet deadlines and goals of the program. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
A high school diploma, 2 years of training experience, administrative experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 3 years of training experience and experience working with at-risk youth.
Additional Information
Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, regulations and program services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; dealing with distraught or hostile individuals, maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data. Must be able to work weekends and evenings when necessary. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.
