Job Title: USN Diving Instructor
Position Number: USN ID 001
Location: Panama City, Florida
Worksite: Naval Diving Salvage Training Center (NDSTC)
Status: Full-Time
Clearance: SECRET (T3) background check
Date Added: April 23, 2026
Job Summary:
The NDSTC instructor will be a subject matter expert in one or more subject areas for the NDSTC Second Class Diver, Scuba Diver, Joint Diving Officer and Medical Department Diving Officer courses of instruction. Their job entails all phases of curriculum development and delivery as well as the management of students, administrative duties, routine maintenance of training-related equipment/facilities, safeguarding of classified material/information and maintenance of the personal qualifications required to teach in high-risk courses of instruction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
NDSTC contract instructors will be subject matter experts in one or more areas and will be responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and development of the curriculum. Including but not limited to the following tasks:
- Prepare a personalized lesson plan for each subject matter area assigned using the lesson plans furnished by NDSTC. Prepare quizzes and remedial homework assignments as needed.
- Conduct student administration ranging from test grading, performance evaluation, counseling for failing students, recommendations for academic review boards, and management of student critiques
- Serve as a subject matter expert for specific courses that they teach
- Participate in the Formal Course Review process with school military personnel during the normal eight-hour day, without interrupting the class schedule
- Maintain proficiency in instructional techniques as outlined in Navy Instructor Training Course or equivalent and proficiency in the use of training aids, equipment, devices, and instructional materials necessary to teach assigned topics
- Maintain and support requirements of consolidating Curriculum Feedback Reports (CFRs) and Curriculum Development or Modification Requests (CDMRs) to be reviewed by NDSTC Training Officer.
- Conduct and support requirements of maintaining various NDSTC databases (i.e. instructor, qualifications/certifications/evaluations, etc.).
- Diversify teaching techniques to maintain motivation and interest in the subject area. Attend in-service training (estimated 16 hours per year) designed to update military and contract personnel on Government policies and procedures (e.g., Academic Review Board Training)
- Perform Classroom / Laboratory Administration including but not limited to preparation of material/equipment/training aids required to teach the class
- Instructors will maintain currency in safety standards and participate in annual safety stand-down training topics that pertain to classroom and laboratory safety, within the normal eight-hour training day
- Maintain security when handling files and student records, particularly guarding Privacy and Disclosure Act Information. Ensure physical and information security of NDSTC spaces, equipment, and documentation
- Conduct student remediation activities such as counseling, alternative teaching methods, assignment of additional homework or study hall activities as needed
- Conduct physical inventory, operational checks and routine maintenance of training aids, classroom equipment and other items required to conduct instruction
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of the NDSTC First Class Diver Curriculum and recipient of the First-Class Diver NEC or MOS from the U.S. Navy, USMC, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force
- Must be a graduate of Navy Instructor Training School or another Service/civilian equivalent
- Must be qualified as a First-Class Diver from the U.S. Navy, USMC, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force; Master Diver qualification is preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a First-Class Diver; Master Diver is preferred.
- Must pass a physical and mental examination as a condition of employment (seizure disorders, abnormal and uncorrectable near vision, colorblindness or have substantial hearing loss (hearing aid is acceptable) are disqualifying)
- Must pass initial drug screening and periodic/random drug tests
- Must tolerate moderate physical exertion, such as long periods standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities in all types of weather conditions ranging from very hot to very cold.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
