Shipboard Damage Control Firefighting Instructor

Prevailance, Inc.•Coronado, CA

14h•$40,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is currently filled, but we are accepting applications for Ready Replacement Pool consideration. Prevailance is seeking a mission-focused professional to support the Surface Warfare Engineering Schools Command (SWESC) as a Damage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor. The instructor will deliver technical and military training, including instruction, testing, remediation, curriculum updates, administration, and safety services for formalized naval training.

Requirements

Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) or equivalent (NEC 9502)
At least three (3) years of technical experience in Damage Control
At least two (2) years of experience in a Military Training Environment
Strong knowledge of learning principles, presentation methods, testing, remediation, and training equipment
Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols, shipboard firefighting, and damage control procedures
Former Senior (E5–E9) Surface Ship Damage Controlman or similar rating
Graduate of at least seven (7) of the following courses: General Shipboard Firefighting Training – SCBA (A-495-0416), Shipboard Firefighting Integrated Team Trainer (A-495-0018), Shipboard Firefighting / Damage Control Emergency Team Member (A-495-0021), Shipboard Aircraft Firefighting (J-495-0413), Air Capable Ship Helicopter Firefighting (J-495-0414), Advanced Shipboard Firefighting (J-495-0419), Damage Control Repair Party Team Leader (K-495-0040), Shipboard Damage Control Team Trainer (K-495-0045), Damage Control Petty Officer (K-495-0440), AFFF Foam Generation (K-495-2179), Gas Free Engineering (K-495-0051)
Capable of performing all high-risk training evolutions, including ascending/descending ladders, navigating narrow passageways, enduring extreme heat, and lifting up to 50 lbs
High school diploma or equivalent
NEC 9502 Navy Instructor or equivalent certification
Must be able to obtain a favorable background clearance

Nice To Haves

Navy Damage Controlman Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or Engineering Department Leader (e.g., EN, GS, EM) preferred
Experience with ATG or holding the NEC 9502 Basic Instructor designation
Shipboard firefighting experience
Current Basic EMT qualification or higher

Responsibilities

Provide technical and military training to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, including U.S. Navy and Allied Forces officers and enlisted personnel
Support curriculum updates and maintenance, testing, and remediation
Utilize training aids, electronic podiums, lab equipment, and other instructional tools effectively
Ensure adherence to safety protocols during training evolutions