INSTRUCTOR
On-siteSummit Point, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct specialized training courses in areas such as advanced vehicle operations, firearms, motorcade operations, counter-IED, and emergency response. Review lesson plans and instructional methods before delivering classroom and practical instruction to students with varying experience levels. Evaluate student performance, provide coaching and feedback, and monitor exercises to maintain a safe, controlled environment. Identify opportunities to improve course content and maintain current knowledge of relevant techniques and procedures. Support Lead Instructors during training exercises and enforce established safety standards and operational controls. Report accidents, incidents, and equipment issues to supervisors. Serve as Lead Instructor for assigned courses when qualified and requested. Perform additional instructional duties based on individual qualifications and client needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in military, law enforcement, fire/rescue, emergency medical services, motorsports/professional driving, security/protective services, or another relevant operational field.
- Prior experience serving in a formal instructional or training capacity within a relevant discipline, including responsibility for delivering structured instruction or skills-based training to others.
- Direct hands-on experience in one or more relevant training disciplines, which may include advanced vehicle operations, vehicle dynamics, firearms, motorcade operations, counter-IED, surveillance detection, security operations, emergency response, or other related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to safely conduct and instruct practical, skills-based training within the candidate's area of expertise in accordance with established safety protocols and training procedures.
- Sound judgment and situational awareness in dynamic training environments, with the ability to assess risk and take appropriate corrective action to prevent injury or damage.
- Ability and willingness to model, comply with, and enforce established safety standards, operational controls, and training procedures.
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively instruct students with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an instructional team.
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor training environments under a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
- Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable laws.
- Candidates must successfully complete Summit Point's applicable skills assessments and qualification requirements for the discipline(s) they are being considered to instruct as part of the selection process.
- Must be able to lift and move items over 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use hands, grasp, feel, talk, and hear.
- Must be able to work with exposure to dust or dirt, noise, vibration, and other hazards.
- Must be able to function in close quarters and narrow aisles or passageways.
- Must be able to work in controlled vehicle-to-vehicle contact scenarios at speeds of up to 25 mph.
- Must be able to work with the presence and controlled use of training weapons, including firearms and less-lethal devices.
- Must be able to model, enforce, and adhere to strict weapons safety procedures at all times.
- Must be able to report accidents, incidents, safety concerns, equipment issues, or other significant events to the Lead Instructor or appropriate supervisor.
- Must be able to serve as Lead Instructor for assigned courses when qualified and requested.
- Must be able to support training at client and contract locations throughout the United States and internationally.
- Must be able to report to the applicable training location.
- Must be able to work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
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