Combat Dive Instructor-Special Warfare Training Squadron

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Combat Dive Instructor for the Special Warfare Training Squadron, delivering elite diving instruction at the Panama City, FL location with ADCON to JBSA Lackland, TX. Role requires military dive qualifications and a Secret clearance, teaching dive theory and practicals while maintaining safety and compliance.

The instructor will lead complex operations, maintain records, and ensure performance evaluations and briefs meet high standards within SFUWO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Possess a Special Operations diving background with a minimum of 48-months operational experience.
• Be a previous graduate of a USSOCOM accredited combat dive school.
• Possess a Secret Clearance.
• Hold a current military dive physical or the ability to pass one.
• Hold active BLS/CPR/AED certifications and possess the endurance to sustain four to five hours of continuous in-water instruction daily.
• Pass an age-graded Army Physical Fitness Test and demonstrate the critical physical strength required for emergency combat diver rescues.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MK-25 and standard Open Circuit dive apparatuses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver elite combat diving instruction by seamlessly combining expert knowledge of dive physics, pathophysiology, and maritime operations with doctrinally accurate academic lectures.
• Maintain military bearing during instruction and evaluation of SOF dive candidates.
• Maintain medical readiness through a military dive physical and certify BLS/CPR/AED certifications.
• Lead and coordinate complex diving operations, ensuring training activities are efficient and safe.
• Deliver clear classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, and pre-/post-dive briefs to student audiences.
• Maintain accurate administrative records supporting student progression and course compliance.
• Log all dive profiles, equipment maintenance, and daily training events per DoW/SUWO regulations.
• Adhere to AFI 91-204, US Navy Diving Manual, AFI 10-3504, US SOCOM Manual 350-25, AFMAN 91-224, and local SOPs.

Skills

Special Operations diving

Military dive physical endurance

BLS/CPR/AED certifications

Education

USSOCOM accredited combat dive school

Florida Boater Safety License

Instructor Development Course

Tools

MK-25 dive apparatus

Job description

Job Title: Combat Dive Instructor – Special Warfare Training Squadron

Job Category: Training

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

As a Special Operations Forces Emerging Threats, Operations, and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) Combat Dive Instructor, you will support the United States Air Force (USAF) Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) and the 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS). Duty location assignment will be to Detachment 1, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS), Air Force Combat Dive School, Panama City, Florida as cadre and perform duties as required in accordance with the course task organization and structure. You will be ADCON to the 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS) in JBSA Lackland, San Antonio, TX. You will deliver expert-level dive instruction and safety supervision to secure additional student billets per SFUWO class without degrading SFUWO training standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver elite combat diving instruction by seamlessly combining expert knowledge of dive physics, pathophysiology, and maritime operations with doctrinally accurate academic lectures.
• Maintain military bearing during the delivery of instruction and evaluation of Special Operations Forces (SOF) dive candidates.
• Maintain strict medical readiness through a military dive physical and maintain active BLS/CPR/AED certifications.
• Lead and coordinate complex diving operations, ensuring all training activities are conducted efficiently and safely.
• Deliver clear, concise, and doctrinally accurate classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, and pre-dive/post-dive briefs to student audiences.
• Maintain accurate, objective, and timely administrative records to support student progression and ensure course compliance including drafting detailed performance evaluations, counseling records, and grading rubrics.
• Meticulously log all dive profiles, equipment maintenance, and daily training events IAW DoW and SFUWO regulations.
• Adhere to AFI 91-204 (Safety Investigations), US Navy Diving Manual, AFI 10-3504 (Dive Program), US SOCOM Manual 350-25 (Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperable Training Standards, Combat Diving), and AFMAN 91-224 (Ground Safety Investigations), and any local Standard Operating Procedures at Special Forces Underwater Operations Dive School.

Qualifications

Required:

• Possess a Special Operations diving background with a minimum of 48-months operational experience.
• Be a previous graduate of a USSOCOM accredited combat dive school.
• Possess a Secret Clearance.
• Hold a current military dive physical or the ability to pass one.
• Hold active BLS/CPR/AED certifications and possess the endurance to sustain four to five hours of continuous in-water instruction daily.
• Pass an age-graded Army Physical Fitness Test and be able to continually demonstrate the critical physical strength required for emergency combat diver rescues.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MK-25 and standard Open Circuit dive apparatuses.

Desired:

• Dive Supervisor Qualification.
• Diving Medical Technician Qualification.
• Florida Boater Safety License.
• Instructor Development Course Graduate.

After Hire

• Dive Supervisor Qualification
• Diving Medical Technician Qualification
• Florida Safety Boater License
• Instructor Development Course

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$66,400 - $139,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.