Waterborne Security Boat Instructor Course Supervisor

Description

Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to support Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) as a Waterborne Security Boat Instructor Supervisor at Learning Site Little Creek, in Virginia Beach, VA.  The Instructor Supervisor is to function as the first-line supervisor of contractor instructors. They will be responsible for the direct supervision and evaluation of instructors and effective delivery of the curriculum for that course. This is also a High-Risk instructor position that shall perform classroom and operational instruction. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Waterborne Security Boat Instructor Supervisor must have the following qualifications:

• Navy Instructor (9502) or equivalent
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented operational security boat experience serving in one or more of the following:

          o Navy Harbor Security Maritime Detachment;

          o USMC Small Craft Company;

          o U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF) Detachment;

          o U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC);

          o USCG Shore-Based Boat Unit or Maritime Patrol Forces that employ these types of craft:

               § Fast Response Cutters (FRC)

               § Patrol Boats (WPB)

               § Coastal Patrol Boats (CPB)

          o USCG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF):

               § Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT)

               § Maritime Safety & Security Team (MSST)

               § Port Security Unit (PSU)

• Possess the proficiency and skill sets to safely plan and deliver group-paced instruction on security boat tactics, techniques, and procedures in both a classroom setting and during underway training evolutions utilizing Safety/Operational Risk Management, Classroom Teaching Fundamentals, Training Requirements and Training Plans, and Training Scenario Scripting
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years documented tactical and leadership experience in a Maritime Environment, proficient in the operation, maintenance (routine operational maintenance associated with pre-, post, and underway operational checks), employment of Navy Force Protection boats, and be proficient in the following areas:

          o Coxswain Skills:

               § Launch and recovery of craft

               § Maneuvering in open water and confined spaces

               § Underway alongside operations (VBSS boarding) with other vessels up to and including large ocean going vessels

               § High speed maneuvering in tactical environment

               § Towing of downed craft in open water and restricted water environments

               § Operation of both water jet and propeller driven craft

          o Proficiency in maritime navigation to include:

               § Solid understanding of maritime navigation to include aids to navigation, rules of the road, plotting geographic coordinates on nautical charts, and nautical chart reading

               § Navigate by dead reckoning, using coastal piloting, and using onboard navigational equipment

               § Navigate craft at night

          o Have an in-depth understanding of tactical small boat operations to include:

               § Organizing a boat team

               § Prepare craft for operations

               § Maneuver multiple craft in various formations

               § Conduct patrols (day / night)

               § Support MIO Operations

               § Live fire operations from Navy small craft during day and night

               § Escort Operations

               § Perform risk assessments utilizing the ORM process

          o Craft Systems and Sub-Systems:

               § Operation and Maintenance of Craft installed Electronic Navigation systems

               § Operation and Maintenance of hand held, and installed boat, communication equipment and operating systems (water jet and propeller)

• Have experience with logistical movement of small craft and associated gear

               § Prepare craft/gear for over the road transits via prime mover & boat trailer

               § Prepare a craft/gear for hoisting operations

• Possess tactical operations planning experience using a military decision-making process; organizational and individual planning; patrol coordination; development and issuance of a concept of operations, warning, and patrol; and mission debriefing
• Possess or be able to qualify as a Second Class Swimmer in accordance with NETC P1552/16 (Navy Swimming and Water Survival Instructors Manual)
• Must have normal color vision (FALANT color vision test and no night blindness)

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