Tactical Small Craft Training Instructor

Terrestris Global Solutions; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support U.S. Marine Corps Reserve operations in Galveston, Texas. Candidates will provide tactical instruction and operational support while ensuring safe training environments.

Ideal candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant maritime experience and possess formal instructor qualifications. The position offers standard Monday-Friday hours with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years documented tactical small boat experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with vessels ranging from 24'–36' in length.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical small craft instruction and operational support to military personnel.
• Evaluate crew proficiency and ensure safe execution of maritime operations.
• Assist with training management and operational readiness assessments.

Skills

Tactical small boat experience

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Military planning and decision-making

Strong communication skills

Education

Active state driver’s license

Formally recognized instructor certification

Tools

Maritime navigation systems

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge?

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking experienced Tactical Small Craft Training Instructors to support the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), 4th Marine Division, 4th Amphibian Assault Battalion Littoral Craft Company operations at USMC Reserve Training Centers in Tampa, Florida and Galveston, Texas.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Provide tactical small craft instruction and operational support to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve personnel in classroom and maritime training environments.
• Train Marines on tactical boat operations, navigation, weapons employment, maintenance procedures, casualty control, and maritime safety while operating vessels such as the MMRC-A and Expeditionary Littoral Craft (ELC).
• Evaluate crew proficiency, support training planning and readiness efforts, conduct live‑fire and underway training evolutions, and ensure safe execution of riverine and coastal maritime operations in support of MARFORRES mission requirements.

Typical Day

You will:

• Conduct classroom and underway instruction on tactical small boat operations and maritime tactics.
• Train Marines on preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for tactical small craft systems.
• Provide instruction on:
  • Navigation systems
  • Communications systems
  • Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems
  • Weapons systems and live‑fire operations
  • Tactical boat formations and maneuvers
  • Casualty control procedures
  • Docking, towing, anchoring, and hoisting operations
• Serve as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) and Line Coach during live‑fire maritime training evolutions.
• Evaluate individual and crew proficiency using USMC training standards and performance evaluation checklists.
• Develop and update training materials, exams, qualification boards, grading sheets, and supplemental instructional content.
• Assist with training management, training plans, and operational readiness assessments.
• Support maintenance and sustainment cycles for craft, equipment, and flotation devices.
• Participate in training exercises, planning conferences, and working groups.
• Provide monthly updates and annual training plans to Battalion leadership.
• Maintain professional instructional standards and ensure safe training operations at all times.

Qualifications

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Fluent in English.
• Active state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass federal background screening and high‑risk training medical evaluations.
• Minimum of 8 years documented tactical small boat experience in maritime environments.
• Prior military or federal government small boat operator qualifications required.
• Preferred backgrounds include U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army, or federal maritime agencies.
• Experience with vessels ranging from 24'–36' in length.
• Knowledge of:
  • Maritime navigation
  • Tactical boat operations
  • Military planning and decision‑making processes (BAMCIS)
  • Patrol coordination
  • Mission planning and debriefing
• Ability to understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Must possess at least one formal instructor qualification or certification, such as:
  • Navy NEC 9502 / 805A Instructor
  • Navy NEC 9518 / A12A Professional Development Instructor
  • Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT)
  • Instruction Delivery Continuum (IDC)
  • Equivalent military or civilian instructional certification
• Must qualify as Water Survival Intermediate (Second Class Swimmer equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• USN, USMC, or USCG Tactical Boat Captain or Coxswain qualifications.
• U.S. Coast Guard OUPV or Captain's License.
• Experience developing military training standards and curriculum.
• Experience evaluating military small boat crews and operations.
• Experience conducting tactical maritime training in coastal and riverine environments.
• Previous experience assessing training facilities and operational readiness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Primary Duty Locations

• USMC Reserve Training Center – Tampa, FL
• USMC Reserve Training Center – Galveston, TX

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required to MCAS Cherry Point, NC; Stennis Space Center, MS; Fort Knox, KY; and additional military training locations along the Gulf Coast and East Coast.

Schedule

• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Training frequently occurs during drill weekends, annual training periods, and non‑standard hours.
• Hands‑on training evolutions typically range from 8–12 hours per day.

Benefits

Terrestris offers outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.