Operations Team Lead

Job Overview: We are seeking dynamic and motivated Operations Team Leaders to serve as mentors, role models, and supervisors for young cadets age 15 1/2 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, 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. Compensation: Starting Salary: $40,000.00 Benefits: This is a Full Time, regular state position that offers job stability, opportunities for professional growth and competitive state benefits, including a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 paid holidays and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The State of OKlahoma also provides a benefit allowance to help offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. 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 designated 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/without notice. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the 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. Ability to work effectively within a structured environment while maintaining a supportive and motivational approach with Youth. Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED Military background preferred, but not required; experience working with youth in structured environments such as education, coaching, mentoring corrections, or law enforcement is highly transferable to this role. Non-Military applicants must be open to learning and adopting military-style structure and procedures through on the job training, including customs and courtesies, marching, drill and ceremony, physical fitness and leadership principles. Licenses/ Certificates required: Must hold a valid driver's license A Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement must be obtained within 1 year of employment. Physical Requirements: Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors/outdoors throughout shift Ability to work in conditions of both high and low temperatures Ability to climb stairs Ability to lead and participate in age appropriate physical training activities as required by the program Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances Conditions of Employment: Contingent on a favorable background check Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening Contingent on a favorable pre-employment physical CNACI (child care check) security clearance- must be a US citizen Employee will be considered essential personal (required to work during inclement weather) Serve a 12-month trial period in accordance with state policy Contingent upon continuous federal funding (this is a federally funded position) Available to work if called in due to an emergency Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week) Must maintain a valid driver's license Required to complete and pass CDL written test and receive CDL driving permit within 90 days of hire. Note this position is located at Thunderbird Challenge Program in Pryor, OK. Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel Employment eligibility verified through e-verify (Homeland Security) and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age national origin, or disability. Pay: $40,000.00 per month Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person