What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combat Skills Training Specialist position at Seventh Dimension?
Job Description:
The Seventh Dimension is seeking a skilled Combat Skills Instructor to provide comprehensive combat skills training to military personnel. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the readiness of military personnel for deployment in uncertain or hostile environments.
This position requires expertise in explosives handling, small arms proficiency, and the ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively. The successful candidate will play a critical role in preparing military personnel to operate and survive in combat zones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport and use explosive training devices and similar equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
- Attend and complete relevant training classes, including the Academic Instructors Course.
- Transport students to and from training areas, ensuring their safety and readiness for training exercises.
- Act as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) by receiving a Ft. Dix range card and performing associated duties.
- Instruct and assess students on complex combat problems in the field, following established lesson plans.
- Maintain accurate records of instructional hours and comply with Community College of the Air Force accreditation policies.
- Undergo initial training within 60 days of hire, which includes the Academic Instructors Course and other relevant components.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or higher in any field of study, or within 12 months of completion, with the ability to apply for an academic extension to complete the degree while holding instructor status.
- Prior military deployed experience in uncertain or hostile environments or relevant experience in skills required to operate and survive in multiple environments.
- Physical and mental capacity to instruct, qualify on, and maintain currency in Air Force small arms qualification courses.
- Valid state driver's license and the capability to operate a variety of government-furnished vehicles.
- Physical capability to meet the demands of field instruction, including lifting up to 50lbs unassisted and maneuvering in various terrain and weather conditions.
Work Environment: This position requires physical capability to instruct and support students in field conditions that may include small arms fire, smoke, uneven terrain, and carrying training aids or equipment. This may involve consecutive days of fieldwork and exposure to various weather conditions.
