Combat Swimmer/Diving Instructor
Minimum Qualifications Summary
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Certification & Education
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- Possess and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and ability to receive applicable read-ins to liaise with Tier One or national level tasked units / foreign military maritime units.
- Physically capable and able to conduct Combat Swimmer / Diving evolutions to include conducting and passing a dive physical. May be required to conduct diving (Open Circuit / Closed Circuit) training.
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Experience Required
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- Preferred experience working with foreign military maritime units.
- Preferred one year experience in Combat Swimmer/Diving curriculum development and management.
- Preferred experience as a Diving Supervisor (DS) and Ship Safety Observer (SSO). Ability to acquire and maintain DS and SSO qualifications.
- Prior experience working with and operating diver propulsion devices/vehicles, to include diving with propulsion devices.
- Preferred experience as former Navy SEAL (preferably SDV experience), NSW Diver, Navy Diver or Master Diver.
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Job Objective
SEAL Teams may utilize combat swimming TTP for attack or reconnaissance against dynamic or static maritime targets as well as static or dynamic land targets. Instruction will be per NTTP 3-05.21.
General Instructor Responsibilities
- With the exception of the Vertical Assault, Combatives and Air Operations instructors may be required to qualify and act as Range Safety Officer (RSO).
- Instructors perform logistic support for each field exercise. Logistic support may include: coordinating with other on-hand instructors to provide subject matter expertise. Instructors assist with performance of risk assessments and assigning a level of risk associated with corresponding factors (weather, distance from emergency medical care, on-hand equipment, instructor-to-student ratio, level of proficiency of each student) in determining the success of the exercise. Additionally, the contractor shall assist in making recommendations for training schedules/curriculum, scheduling training sites and ranges, reviewing student rosters, and identifying equipment shortages to the Government instructors or COR. Furthermore, the contractor shall also be required to assist in set-up and coordination of equipment in the practical field environment (i.e. targeting systems, marine reconnaissance vehicles, sandbags, etc.). Instructors assist with logistical support during planning, classroom instruction, practical field training, final training exercises, and Troop movements with Trip Leader instructors.
- There are circumstances that require an instructor to perform multiple disciplines under one curriculum or training.
- Accommodate occasions of ad-hoc and extended work schedules to satisfy training requirements.
- Ability to understand a wide variety of guidelines, publications and instructions relating to safety and mission-specific NSW training.
- Be physically fit and able to work in an environment that is fast-paced while completing multiple tasks, and meeting stringent timelines. Specifically, the contractor must be physically capable of performing on-site practical instruction for periods of up to 20 hours, in conditions ranging from minus 5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. During this period, the contractor shall be required to engage in physical activities such as running, swimming, climbing, and lifting (up to 75 lbs).
Responsibilities
Combat Swimmer/Diving Instructor shall be an NSW Subject Matter Expert and able to instruct in the following:
- Combat Swimmer mission planning
- Combat swimmer techniques
- Ship/platform boarding
- Contingency planning
- Across-the-beach (ATB) operations
- Swimmer countermeasures
- Swimmer delivery and recovery
- Swimmer communications
- Swimmer physical procedures/communication and associated equipment.
- Maritime, Combat Swimmer, and Military Dive operations including tactical swimmer ATB/OTB undetected infiltration/exfiltration with full combat equipment.
- Identify new diving technology, to include attending meetings and conferences concerning planning of all assets within the maritime realm. Operational Testing (OT) and Developmental Testing (DT) with military and civilian contractors may be required.
Education & Certification
- Possess and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance and ability to receive applicable read-ins to liaise with Tier One or national level tasked units / foreign military maritime units.
- Physically capable and able to conduct Combat Swimmer / Diving evolutions to include conducting and passing a dive physical. May be required to conduct diving (Open Circuit / Closed Circuit) training.
Work Location
Naval Base Coronado, CA
About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full-time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.
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LUKOS LLC
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
Apr 15, 2025