Instructor and Assessor

Responsibilities

Delivering classroom and practical field instruction in accordance with approved curricula.

Preparing training areas, including weapons loading, target placement, and equipment setup.

Congducting operator-level maintenance and cleaning of authorized weapons systems.

Maintaining training binders and course materials.

Completing and maintaining required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for each watch station.

Qualifications

• Education and Certification:
• Must be a graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (e.g., NEC 9502, 9501, or 9518) or a civilian/commercial equivalent course certified as JIT/NITC equivalency by the Center for Professional Development.
• Must complete Core Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and the Instructor Certification and Qualification Program (ICQP) prior to the performance start date.
• Must complete command and course indoctrination, high-risk screenings, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Must be a qualified Range Safety Officer (RSO) or possess a civilian industry standard equivalent for small arms and crew-served weapons (CSW) static and dynamic live-fire ranges.
• Must have recent (within three years) weapons qualifications for:
• M9/M18 Pistol or designated replacement.
• M4/M16 (or variants) Rifle.
• M500 Shotgun.
• Must be able to qualify on the following weapons systems as required:
• M240 Machine Gun.
• M2HB .50 cal Machine Gun.
• M203 Grenade Launcher.
• Other weapons systems as assigned.

Experience:

• Must have at least one (1) year of instructional experience, as evidenced by documentation such as a DD-214 or course certificates.
• Must have prior experience in one or more of the following areas: USN Naval Coastal Warfare, Maritime Expeditionary Security, Riverine, Coast Riverine, or Special Operations.
• Experience from tactical small arms weapons training schools (e.g., Blackwater, Mid-South Shooting Institute, Gryphon, SFAUC, or MCAUC) or equivalent schools will be considered.
• Must have an honorable discharge from active-duty military service with a favorable reenlistment code.
• Must have recent (within three years) weapons qualifications for the M9/M18 Pistol (or replacement), M4/M16 Rifle, and M500 Shotgun.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to qualify on the M240 Machine Gun, M2HB .50 cal Machine Gun, M203 Grenade Launcher, and other weapons systems as assigned.
• Must complete knowledge and performance tests related to the course(s) assigned to teach.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be capable of clearly writing and speaking in English.
• Must adhere to and enforce all safety protocols and Navy policies, including those governing high-risk training environments.

Security Clearance and Physical Requirements:

• Must maintain a Secret Clearance as required.
• Must meet physical and psychological requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in high-risk environments.