Youth instructorמדריכ/ת נוער
What the Youth instructor role asks for, and what it holds
A youth instructor commands teams of pre-conscripts during Gadna training, which prepares them for enlistment in the IDF.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Ir HaBahadim
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 7 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Command3
- Effort and persistence3
- Maturity3
- Self-control3
- Teaching3
- Teamwork3
- Caring for people2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role command a team of trainees during Gadna training. This training prepares pre-conscripts for their enlistment in the IDF.
The role requires knowledge of fieldcraft, weapons, first aid and other educational content.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training takes place at Ir HaBahadim.
Where it trainsIr HaBahadim
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at Gadna bases across the country, which are small bases with a family atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Youth instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Youth instructor?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Youth instructor?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Youth instructor hold?
Training takes place at Ir HaBahadim.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Youth instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.