Dive Instructor / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

TACTICAL REVOLUTION LLC; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TACTICAL REVOLUTION LLC, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is seeking an experienced Dive Instructor to support military dive training programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive operational knowledge and the ability to deliver high-quality training.

This position involves serving as the technical authority for dive instruction, providing classroom and field training while ensuring compliance with military regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional diving experience required.
• 3+ years of formal dive instruction experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for military diving operations.
• Conduct classroom, confined-water, and open-water instruction.
• Evaluate student performance and provide mentorship.

Skills

Dive physics

Emergency response

Instructional skills

Mentorship

Risk assessment

Education

Current Dive Instructor certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Description

Tactical Revolution, LLC provides specialized training and operational support to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. We are seeking an experienced Dive Instructor to support military dive training programs at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

The ideal candidate is an experienced diving professional with a strong instructional background, extensive operational knowledge, and the ability to develop and deliver high-quality training for military personnel.

The Dive Instructor serves as the technical authority for dive operations and instruction, providing classroom, pool, and open-water training while advising government personnel on diving procedures, safety, and best practices. This position requires exceptional technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to train adult learners in a military environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for military diving operations and training
• Develop, review, and update lesson plans, course materials, practical exercises, and training documentation
• Conduct classroom, confined-water, and open-water instruction
• Teach dive planning, underwater navigation, search techniques, emergency procedures, and equipment operation
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching, mentorship, and remediation
• Ensure all diving activities comply with military regulations, OSHA standards, and industry best practices
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce operational safety procedures
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure serviceability of diving equipment and life-support systems
• Coordinate training activities with government representatives and program leadership
• Prepare training records, evaluations, reports, and after-action reviews
• Support curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical recommendations regarding diving equipment, procedures, and operational readiness

Required Qualifications

• Current professional Dive Instructor certification (PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI/TDI, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional diving experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering formal dive instruction
• Demonstrated experience developing or delivering technical training programs
• Strong knowledge of dive physics, physiology, decompression theory, dive medicine, and emergency response
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Provider certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and evaluate adult learners
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to U.S. military installations

Preferred Qualifications

• Former U.S. Military Diver or Combat Diver
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government training programs
• Commercial Diving Certification
• Dive Medical Technician (DMT) certification
• Experience with tactical diving, underwater search and recovery, maritime special operations, or expeditionary diving
• Current or previous U.S. Government security clearance
• Experience writing curriculum, lesson plans, technical manuals, or standard operating procedures

Tactical Revolution, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

• Ability to safely perform prolonged diving operations in various environmental conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport diving equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to swim extended distances and demonstrate advanced water survival skills
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must meet all medical requirements for professional diving activities