Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape (SERE) Wing Developer

Aldevra; Fairchild Air Force Base (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Professional Team Environment

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Aldevra seeks a qualified SERE Wing Developer to support the Air Force SERE Specialist Training School at Fairchild AFB, WA. The role focuses on mentorship, fitness coaching, and development of candidates to meet rigorous military standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, attention to detail, and a service‑oriented attitude aligned with Aldevra’s SOAR values. Must be able to obtain base access; position contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of the Air Force SV81A SERE Specialist Training Apprentice Course.
• Six+ years as a former SERE Specialist/Instructor.
• Ability to follow Government lesson plans and training standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire candidates through mentorship and a structured development process.
• Provide coaching on nutrition, strength/conditioning, and mental resiliency and set fitness goals.
• Manage daily student load of up to ~45 SERE students.
• Support training activities using Government Vehicles as needed.
• Provide physical fitness coaching and mental resiliency training per approved lesson plans.
• Track training progress and develop development plans.
• Create Strength and Conditioning and LPs when requested.
• Adhere to training plans and government standards.

Skills

Coaching

Mentorship

Fitness coaching

Communication

Education

SERE Specialist Training Apprentice Course

CPR/First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Personal Trainer Certification

ACSM CPT or HFS

ACE-CMES or ACE-CPT

NASM CPT/NSCA CPT/CSCS/TSAC-F

Cooper Institute CI

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape (SERE) Wing Developer

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Fairchild AFB, WA

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (Wing Developer shall be on-site and available no less than 40 hours a week (to include non-duty hours, weekends, and evenings).

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified SERE Wing Developer to support The Department of the Air Force’s Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape (SERE) Specialist Training School in Fairchild AFB, WA. We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, clear communication, and a willingness to jump in where needed. The right person will also connect with Aldevra’s core values of SOAR: Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven, and Relentless Pursuit of Quality.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspire candidates through mentorship and structured development process.
• Provide coaching on nutrition, strength/conditioning training, and mental resiliency as well as set and monitor targeted fitness goals/expectations for the candidates.
• Average Daily Student Load (ADSL) of approximately up to 45 SERE students depending on training requirements and unit operation cycles.
• May use Government Owned Vehicles (GOVs) to support training activities (e.g. trail student formations, transport students with injuries, thermal injury prevention, etc.)
• Provide physical fitness coaching, human performance academics, remedial skills, and mental resiliency training to support students IAW approved Government lesson plans.
• Provide continued physical and mental development, thus enabling the Air Force to effectively develop candidates to their fullest potential to meet increased SERE requirements.
• Administer, when requested, the IFT to gauge where SERE Specialist Candidates are at physically and help develop plans to improve their physical fitness in prep for the rigors of the course and the career field
• If requested, develop Strength and Conditioning, mentoring, combat skills, and troop leading Lesson Plans (LP’s).
• When directed by the Government, use furnished lesson plans for all training evolutions.
• Comply with technical training physical training and mentorship lesson plans and programming.
• Shall track and account for: Monthly Activity and Student Development Reports IAW Table 1, which includes: Training and Development Goals, Performance Progression/Regression of each candidate, Projected Development, and Successful/Unsuccessful IFT Data
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

• Great Place to Work®
• Inc. 5000 2026
• 2026 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation
• 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2026 Employer Awards
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2026 Distribution Giants list
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2025 Top Dealer
• RATIONAL 2025 Premium Partner Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.

Requirements

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain base access.

This position requires passing an extensive background check.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily based in a military training and human-performance environment that includes classroom, fitness, aquatic, and outdoor field settings. Work may occur in gyms, training facilities, pools, on roads or trails, and in varying weather and terrain conditions. The role involves frequent interaction with SERE candidates during physically and mentally demanding training activities, with an emphasis on coaching, supervision, safety, and student development.

• Must possess the physical fitness, stamina, mobility, coordination, judgment, and mental resilience necessary to safely perform duties in a demanding military training environment.
• Must be able to complete a 3-mile ruck march on level terrain with a 45-pound rucksack in under 45 minutes within one hour of notification and physically demonstrate required IFT events, exercises, strength and conditioning techniques, and other training activities.
• The position requires frequent standing, walking, running, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and performing physical activities in indoor, outdoor, aquatic, and field environments, including varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Must maintain sustained attention and situational awareness while supervising groups of up to approximately 45 students and be able to recognize signs of fatigue, injury, heat-related illness, psychological stress, unsafe conditions, or declining performance.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to emergencies consistent with required CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, emotional stability, professionalism, and the ability to coach, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to students under physical and mental stress.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities, follow Government lesson plans and training standards, accurately assess and document student performance, and adapt to changing training requirements and operational schedules.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of the Air Force SV81A SERE Specialist Training Apprentice Course and have six (6) or more years of experience as a former SERE Specialist/Instructor.
• Shall possess American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must possess a Lifeguard Certification
• Shall possess Personal Trainer Certification from any accredited certification program listing.
• (American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), or ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS)
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (ACE-CMES), or Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer (NSCACPT), or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Tactical Strength and Conditioning-Facilitator (TSAC-F), and The Cooper Institute (CI)
• CrossFit ‘certifications’ do not qualify as a certification substitute.
• Must maintain their personal fitness to a standard to where, within an hour of notification, a 3-mile ruck march on level terrain wearing a 45-lb ruck sack in under 45 minutes can be completed.
• Must be able to explain and physically demonstrate proper techniques and exercises at all Initial Fitness Test and Development events, including in a field setting.
• Must possess the ability to explain and physically demonstrate all points of performance for exercises included in the IFT
• Have a proficient understanding and working knowledge of e-mail, voice mail, video conferencing and text messaging to perform duties
• Valid Real-ID state-issued driver's license
• Excellent and accurate written communication
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee 401(k) with company match
• Professional Team Environment
• Competitive Compensation

Pay Range: $75k-$90k a year, based on experience and qualifications.

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.