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Navy EOD Force Combatives and Tactics Instructor

Prevailance, Inc.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2025

Description

This position is contingent upon successful contract proposal submission and award.


At Prevailance, we are committed to strengthening mission readiness through expert training, analysis, and leadership. We are seeking a highly skilled Martial Arts Combatives Instructor to deliver and support hands-on, progressive combatives training for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in close-quarters combat, tactical operations, and instruction within a military environment. Travel may be required.


Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Design and execute a customizable, comprehensive, and progressive martial arts training program incorporating:
     
    • Fundamental self-defense and survival principles
    • Body mechanics and tactical movement
    • Close-quarters striking techniques (fists, feet, elbows, knees)
    • Offensive techniques using multi-angle combinations
    • Techniques compatible with military operational gear and environments
       
  • Provide on-site train-the-trainer instruction
  • Develop training scenarios and deliver instruction during Maintenance, Basic, Advanced, and Sustainment phases of EOD unit training
  • Provide small unit tactics training support for:
     
    • Advanced Military Operations on Urban Terrain (A-MOUT)
    • Professional Development
    • Indoctrination
    • Training planning and scheduling
       
  • Coordinate and deliver combatives training with NECC subordinate units as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Martial Arts Instructor certification
  • Black Belt certification in any martial art, with at least 4 years of experience teaching techniques both with and without tactical gear, including:
     
    • Ground-fighting and grappling
    • Body control and submissions
    • Close-quarters striking (hand-to-hand combat)
    • Knife and stick use
    • Detainee-handling and compliant/noncompliant cuffing procedures aligned with U.S. Navy Noncompliant Boarding-VBSS standards
       
  • Experience supporting EOD tactical operations
  • Ability to safely plan and assess classroom and underway security boat training using ORM, Navy Mission Essential Tasks, Training Plans, and scripted training scenarios
  • Tactical operations planning experience, including mission development and debriefing using military decision-making processes
  • One of the following certifications or equivalent:
     
    • Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
    • USMC Close Quarter Battle Team Member (MOS 8154)
    • Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC)
       
  • Current Basic First Aid/CPR certification
  • U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience delivering instructor-led training
  • Familiarity with computer-based instructional aids and training technologies
  • High personal standards of technical knowledge and professionalism in instruction delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a military environment
  • Understanding of U.S. Navy organization and rank structure
  • Above-average verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!


Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Prevailance provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • TriCare Supplemental
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.

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