Marine Instructor (MCJROTC)

Comfort High School is seeking a dedicated Marine Instructor (MI) to supervise and
train cadets within our Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) program. The
MI plays a vital role in mentoring cadets, delivering curriculum-based instruction, and
promoting leadership, citizenship, and community service in accordance with U.S. Marine
Corps and district guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Marine Corps standards and school district policies.
• Instruct cadets using the Marine Corps-approved Program of Instruction (POI).
• Develop and support co-curricular teams such as drill, academic, physical fitness, and

cyber/leadership teams.

• Organize and participate in community service events, competitions, and school

functions, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

• Collaborate with school leadership, parents, and community stakeholders to promote program awareness and cadet success.
• Maintain accurate records and accountability of all equipment and instructional

materials.

• Encourage cadet participation in post-secondary education and scholarship opportunities.
• Foster a cadet-led learning environment that emphasizes responsibility, character, and

discipline.
 
Qualifications:

• Must be certified as a Marine Corps JROTC Instructor by the Marine Corps Training and Education Command.
• Must meet one of the following Marine Corps service categories:
  • Category I - Officers and Senior enlisted Marines ; on active duty who have 18 or more years of active service, whom retired or have transferred to the IRR pending retirement, whom are TERA & Combat Wounded Marines  with an official retirement date
  • Category II - Reserve Officers and senior enlisted Marines who have completed 20 years of honorable service are eligible to apply to become JROTC instructors. This includes Retirement through SMCR and IRR.
  • Category III - Marines in pay grade E5 (Sergeants) and above who have separated with 8 plus years of active service and who have no more than 5 years since separation for active duty.
  • Category IV - SMCR  Marines in pay grade E5 (Sergeants) and above.
• Prospective instructors must have a favorable recommendation from their last reporting senior and a career record that demonstrates good judgment, charterer, and honorable service.
• Marine Instructor (MI) must also possess an Associate Degree or obtain one within five years of being hired, have a competitive military record, and be physically qualified according to MCJROTC standards.