SERE Specialist Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a SERE Specialist Instructor to conduct course lessons and exercises to support SERE training at our Lackland AFB, Texas location. Training includes instruction in Survival and Evasion Academics, Field Training, Resistance Training Academics, Resistance Training Laboratory, Evasion and Escape Training, and administrative support services. The primary courses currently taught under this contract are S-V80-A and S-V88-AL. The S-V88-AL, ECAC portion is taught at LAFB, and requires instructors to teach conduct after capture instruction in academic, academic role laboratory (ARL) and resistance training laboratory (RTL) environments; escape and evasion operational training; and administrative support services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for executing SERE instruction in classroom, field and simulated environments.
  
• Evaluate students’ duty performance and certify their competence.
  
• Evaluate SERE and Code of Conduct curricula, programs, and training by using evaluation methods and performing analysis of training effectiveness to ensure it is current and incorporates latest Distributive Learning Technology Project (DTTP) principles.
  
• Attend conferences or working groups, meetings, operate simulations/trainers, gather lessons learned and conduct field research in support of training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The nature of SERE training requires high standards of mental and physical fitness.
  
• SERE instructors will participate in SERE training events in rough terrain that will require the ability to lift/carry 45 pounds, walk up multiple flights of stairs, walk up to 6 miles per day with a rucksack, and provide up to 8 consecutive hours of instruction.
  
• Each SERE instructor must be able to perform in a variety of environmental conditions including:
  
• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Cold
• Heat
• Rain
• Snow
• If Necessary, Extreme Inclement Weather
• At least 3 years’ experience as S-V80-A SERE course instructor desired, with preference given to candidates that can demonstrate 5 years or more of direct related experience in SERE and SERE S-V80-A instruction.
  
• Preference will be given to those candidates with S-V88-AL and/or S-V81-A instructor certification/qualifications, contributing to a more robust instructor force.
  
• Must have demonstrated SERE Specialist Training.
  
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience instructing a Level-C Code of Conduct course or suitable related experience to provide a core of full spectrum resistance training experience.
  
• Instructor experience shall include classroom instruction and role-playing in resistance training scenarios.
  
• Must pass a Government approved Human-Factors (HF) Evaluation administered by the assigned Resistance Training (RT) Qualified SERE psychologist.
  
• Possess and maintain physical fitness & conditioning necessary to deliver this training.
  
• Possess high personal standards of technical knowledge & professional competence in delivering course training material.
  
• Possess a familiarity with the organization and hierarchy of the U.S. Air Force, military rank/grade structure
  
• Knowledge of Air Force and military terminology
  
• Possess a knowledge of basic and advanced training techniques, and of computer technology applications as they apply to instructional delivery
  
• Knowledge of DoD procedures for the handling of classified material, DoD SERE and Personnel Recovery publications supporting Code of Conduct training, and the capability to access those publications.
  
• Must possess and maintain a current SECRET Security Clearance.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally (.25 – 2.5 Hrs. Daily) - Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 Hrs. Daily) - Continuously 5.5 – 8 Hrs. Daily)
  
• Sit/Stand – Occasionally
  
• Walk/Bend or Stoop – Frequently
  
• Drive /Reach Above – Occasionally
  
• Use Hands for Push/Pulling or Fine Manipulation – Occasionally
  
• Lift/Carry –
  
• 0 to 50 lbs. – Frequently
• 50 to 100+ lbs. – Occasionally