SERE Instructor

SERE Instructor

Requirements

• Must have a Secret US Government Clearance to be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Must pass a human-factors screening.
• Experience delivering instructional teaching sessions that meet specific learning objectives.
• Ability to facilitate learning by applying subtle course facilitation skills and effective presentation skills.
• Must have a sound working knowledge and proficiency in the use of instructional methodologies (informal lecture, guided discussion, and role play) to present information and dilemmas.
• Must have at least basic level MS Office skills (specifically Word and PowerPoint) and proficiency with using email.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptable as needed.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for an on-site interview at their own expense.

Responsibilities

• Conducting instruction during individual, small and large group laboratory settings as it relates to the principles of SERE and procedures supporting DoD policy, guidance, and the Code of Conduct.
• Conducting training events and assessing student performance during the learning processes.
• Use blended learning techniques such as eLearning tools, lectures, classroom discussions, team exercises, readings, case studies, role-play, and demonstrations of required skills through work-related tasks.
• Duties may include developing training materials, coordinating, and resourcing training events.
• May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees to support team growth.
• Duties will require a willingness and ability to work in austere conditions, nonstandard hours, and occasional weekends. Limited short-duration CONUS travel may also be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local resident.
• Graduate of an accredited U.S. military/government survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) course.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense guidance regarding the Code of Conduct.
• Graduate of a basic instructor course with an understanding of training approach and processes.
• Operational experience in Personnel Recovery tasks or with SERE TTP.