ECS Weapons-based Instructor II High Risk Phase Lead

Rigid Tactical•Gulfport, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rigid Tactical is seeking a highly skilled and Qualified ECS Weapons-based Instructor II High Risk Phase Lead to manage critical small arms training for expeditionary forces. We are looking for experienced tactical leaders who can oversee high-risk, live-fire range operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and technical proficiency. The successful candidate will lead a team of elite instructors in the delivery of modern combat shooting techniques for both the M18 and M4 weapon systems.

Requirements

Must meet all qualifications required of an ECS Weapons-based Instructor II — High Risk.
Minimum 2 years experience delivering weapons-based courses of instruction that include live-fire training.
Must possess and be capable of demonstrating modern dynamic combat shooting skills.
Completed an approved Small Arms Instructor Course per OPNAVINST 3591.1.
Must achieve and maintain Sharpshooter qualification on M18 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine semi-annually (every 180 days).
Range Safety Officer (RSO) designation; must complete PQS per NAVEDTRA 43466 and pass the RSO Certification Board.
Line Coach (Small Arms) qualification per NAVEDTRA 43466 (within 90 days of reporting).
Minimum 2 years documented tactical military operational experience in all ECS topic areas.
Minimum 2 years of formal instructor experience with completion of NITC (A-012-0077) or equivalent.
U.S. Citizenship required (per DoD Manual 5200.02).
Valid driver's license; CDL certification or ability to obtain (for bus operations).
Ability to pass medical and psychological screening per OPNAVINST 1500.75 and NETCINST 1500.13.
Must pass AA&E Screening (OPNAV 5530/1) within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Drug-free; must pass pre-employment urinalysis at a DHHS-certified lab.
Current Basic First Aid and CPR certification (classroom-based).
Enrolled in a hearing conservation program (29 CFR 1910.95) and in full compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of an Instructor II while managing instructor assignments and scheduling for Phase I (M18 Pistol) or Phase II (M4 Carbine).
Oversee the delivery of 51.25 total hours of Small Arms instruction, including 34.75 lab hours of live-fire training.
Supervise range operations in accordance with OPNAVINST 3591.1G and CENSECFORINST 5100.1.
Ensure all weapons-based instructors maintain Sharpshooter qualification every 180 days.
Maintain a minimum of 15 Range Safety Officers (5 Pistol, 5 Rifle, 5 Simunitions) across the contract.
Ensure all phase instructors complete Line Coach PQS within 90 days.
Monitor CUIT certification progress for instructors assigned to the phase.
Ensure compliance with AA&E Screening (OPNAV 5530/1) for all phase personnel.
Armed escort duties for weapons transport to/from firing ranges.
Coordinate and distribute 8 CDL-certified bus drivers for assigned phase operations.
Contribute to Monthly Status Report (MSR) Sections 3 and 4 for all assigned instructors.
Ensure all personnel strictly follow Emergency Action Plans and Training Time Out (TTO) procedures during high-risk evolutions.