# Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)/Office of Career and Technical Education

Provider: [Kentucky Department of Education](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/kentucky-department-of-education)

- Program type: Not listed
- Branches: All branches
- Format: Hybrid
- Length: 31 - 60 days
- Locations: Eastern, KY; Irvine, KY; Jackson, KY; Lexington, KY; Lick Creek, KY; and 5 more
- Website: https://www.education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
- Contact: COL(Ret) Timothy "Tim" McDonald, timothy.mcdonald@education.ky.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/kentucky-department-of-education-junior-reserve-officers-training-corps-w4c0vk

## Summary

A JROTC instructor is an educator and mentor who develops students’ leadership, citizenship, discipline, and teamwork skills through structured military-based training and classroom instruction.

## Job description

A JROTC Instructor is responsible for teaching and mentoring students in leadership, citizenship, and personal development through a structured, military-based curriculum. The instructor fosters discipline, teamwork, and ethical decision-making while promoting academic success and community involvement.Key Responsibilities:Deliver classroom instruction in leadership education, civics, history, and life skillsMentor and counsel students to support personal growth, accountability, and character developmentPlan and supervise extracurricular activities such as drills, ceremonies, competitions, and community service eventsMaintain classroom discipline and create a positive, structured learning environmentOrganize and oversee physical fitness training and promote healthy lifestylesManage program logistics, including inventory, uniforms, equipment, and administrative reportingCollaborate with school staff, parents, and community partners to support student success

## Locations

- Eastern, KY, 41622 (near Floyd Central High School)
- Irvine, KY, 40336 (near Estill County High School)
- Jackson, KY, 41339 (near Breathitt County HS)
- Lexington, KY, 40502 (near Henry Clay High School)
- Lick Creek, KY, 41540 (near East Ridge High School)
- Louisville, KY, 40243 (near Eastern High School)
- Mayfield, KY, 42066 (near Graves County High School)
- Munfordville, KY, 42765 (near Hart County High School)
- Russellville, KY, 42276 (near Logan County High School)
- Russellville, KY, 42276 (near Logan County High School)
- Sandy Hook, KY, 41171 (near Elliott County High School)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.