Loudon High School Navy JROTC

The Loudon High School NJROTC SkillBridge Internship is a professional transition program for retiring or separating service members to become certified Naval Science Instructors (NSI). The program bridges the gap between military leadership and secondary education by integrating Loudon County Schools' onboarding with Navy-mandated curriculum training. Participants will gain proficiency in unit administration, cadet mentorship, and classroom delivery to prepare for immediate employment upon military retirement.

ABOUT THE JOB

Instructional Delivery: Plan and teach the multi-subject Naval Science curriculum, including military drill and physical training.Administrative Operations: Manage unit logistics using Navy systems such as CDMIS, PIEE, and WAWF, and oversee government-furnished equipment and uniforms.Cadet Mentorship: Provide academic and career counseling to cadets, including guidance on NROTC scholarships and Service Academy applications.Extracurricular Coordination: Organize and lead unit activities such as Color Guard, drill meets, marksmanship competitions, and field trips.Community Engagement: Conduct recruiting presentations at feeder schools and establish rapport with school faculty and local civic groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Plan and teach the multi-subject Naval Science curriculum, including military drill and physical training.
• Manage unit logistics using Navy systems such as CDMIS, PIEE, and WAWF, and oversee government-furnished equipment and uniforms.
• Provide academic and career counseling to cadets, including guidance on NROTC scholarships and Service Academy applications.
• Organize and lead unit activities such as Color Guard, drill meets, marksmanship competitions, and field trips.
• Conduct recruiting presentations at feeder schools and establish rapport with school faculty and local civic groups.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Must be within one year of an approved retirement date or retired for no more than six years.
• SNSI roles require a Bachelor’s degree; NSI roles typically require an Associate’s degree or the commitment to earn one within five years of hire.
• Must meet Navy-mandated height, weight, and grooming standards and be physically qualified to conduct military drills and physical training.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Retirement Status: Must be within one year of an approved retirement date or retired for no more than six years.Education: SNSI roles require a Bachelor’s degree; NSI roles typically require an Associate’s degree or the commitment to earn one within five years of hire.Military Standards: Must meet Navy-mandated height, weight, and grooming standards and be physically qualified to conduct military drills and physical training.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy

OTHER

Labor demand for JROTC instructors remains steady as school districts across Tennessee continue to fill vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year. High-growth areas like Nashville and surrounding counties show consistent postings for both Senior Naval Science Instructors (SNSI) and Naval Science Instructors (NSI).