Hostel Warden & Drill Sergeant (Residential)

About this role

The role is for a residential hostel warden and drill sergeant at SeaLearn Academy under Tetra Maritime in Lagos. It involves managing hostel operations, cadet welfare, discipline, military-style training, security, asset management, and residential supervision. The candidate must live in the hostel and oversee cadets 24/7 during academic terms, ensuring discipline, safety, order, and accountability while fostering officer-like qualities. Responsibilities include conducting drills and inspections, supervising cadets to and from campus, maintaining records, reporting to senior staff, and coordinating safety and maintenance. The position targets candidates with a strong background in disciplined environments, leadership ability, and experience in residential or military-style settings. Knowledge of office software and excellent communication skills are required, with additional training in military, maritime, or security fields considered a plus.

What you would do

• Conduct daily fall-ins, parades, drills, inspections and formations.
• Supervise cadets to and from the college campus and during activities.
• Maintain hostel operations, curfews, study periods and lights-out procedures.
• Keep occupancy records, room allocations, movement logs and hostel registers.
• Oversee housekeeping, hygiene and hostel standards at all times.
• Submit daily, weekly, monthly and end-of-term reports to the Vice Principal and Principal.
• Report misconduct, welfare concerns, absenteeism, property damage, security incidents and maintenance issues.
• Maintain inventories and records of inspections, repairs and incidents.
• Coordinate safety, security checks and emergency procedures; liaise with security and maintenance teams.
• Identify maintenance needs and oversee repairs and asset management.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree, HND or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong report-writing, administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Qualification or training in military, naval, maritime, security, leadership, education, health and safety or related fields
• Minimum 8 years' relevant experience in military, naval, maritime, security or similar disciplined environments
• Experience in personnel supervision, discipline management, inspections, drills and residential accommodation management
• Experience in cadet, recruit or officer training environments (preferred)
• Former Nigerian Navy rank or equivalent (preferred)
• Must reside within Academy accommodation during term time and be available outside normal hours for supervision

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