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8RDC Recruit Division Commander (RDC)/Recruit Instructor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Recruit Division Commander and Recruit Instructor instructs recruits and serves in both roles. Personnel perform these duties at Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command, the Naval Academy, or the Navy Ceremonial Unit.
Core Skills
- recruit training
- classroom instruction
- physical readiness coaching
- performance counseling
- standards enforcement
- team building
- schedule management
- behavioral observation
- safety and risk control
- high volume people management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apache Cassandra
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Related Occupations
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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