AFSW Mentor

T3i•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

T3i Mentors assigned to the Special Warfare Training Wing at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, provide training and development of the Air Force’s future Special Warfare (SW) Airmen, who are organized, trained, and equipped to deliver distinctive expertise in combat and other high-risk environments. As the only Air Forces capability specifically designed to primarily operate as surface combatants, SW Airmen directly assist, control, enable, and execute air and space-power capabilities to conduct: Joint Fires Integration, Special Operations, Personnel Recovery, Tactical Airlift Operations, and Special Reconnaissance. Selected Mentors are assigned to a team that is responsible for preparing SW candidates for physical and mental success during their 12-to-24-month training pipelines. Daily activities include continuous engagement with students providing personal experiences to best prepare students for upcoming training through approved instruction and demonstration. Additionally, Mentors will assist in the application of land and water based physical training principles and techniques, with emphasis on body-weight exercises, functional movements, performance under load, running, rucking, and water confidence. Mentors have daily contact and interaction with SW candidates, military cadre and senior leaders, as well as other staff members, contractors and vendors. As such, Mentors must adhere to the highest standards of conduct throughout the course of their daily activities and apply appropriate relationships with candidates, customers, and teammates.

Requirements

At least 6 years’ experience as a Combat Controller, Pararescueman, Special Reconnaissance, or Tactical Air Control Party.
Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid.
US Citizen
No Felony Convictions
National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
Drug-Free Workplace Act

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and conducting athletic programs at high school or above levels.
Experience coaching athletes at the club, collegiate, Olympic or professional level.
American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainers’ certification.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Prepare students for success in SW courses by working with candidates to maximize their potential in aquatics and physical training modules.
Build rapport with students and motivate them to achieve higher levels of performance.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of sound training skills relevant to fitness, athletics, and SW career fields.
Develop, implement, and teach foundational fitness skills to students with varying ability levels.
Strong communication (written and oral), leadership and organizational skills.
Effectively teach various blocks of instruction related to SW career fields.
Maintain a high degree of personal fitness and lead by example.
Be able to demonstrate all physical exercises and events required of the students.
Employ relevant technologies to support training and improve students’ performance.
Successfully complete the High-Risk Training Course taught by military instructors.
Study, follow and apply designated AF training and safety directives and guidelines.
Effectively work with frequent changes, interruptions and varying environmental conditions.