Youth Cadre -Department of Military Affairs; Non-Merit

Final date to receive applications

3/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Job
-01083

Title:

Youth Challenge Cadre I - Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit)

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $42,103.36 Annually

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency:
General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs

Location:

465 Grays Dr, Grays Knob, KY 40829 USA

The Appalachian Challenge Academy is hiring a Youth Challenge Cadre I positions that, at entry level, supervises and coordinates activities of cadets in the Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Observes and oversees the daily activities of youth in areas such as study time, meals, work details, physical trainings, etc.
• Teach physical and leadership and followship components of the program; mediates conflict as prescribed by policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and informal counseling to youth; ensures that counselors and shift supervisors are made aware of behavioral problems identified.
• Conducts security checks and ensures safety and security of youth.
• Identifies behavioral problems, maintains log of observations and completes incident reports.
• Performs inspections and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment; supervises housekeeping functions.

Education: High school graduate

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must successfully complete the National Youth Challenge Program Basic and Cadre courses and all other training required within the prescribed time-frame or at least within six months of appointment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certificate(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certificate(s), or other credentials.

Typically works in a residential or school based setting. At times may be required to work at off-site locations to facilitate various requirements. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.

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