Job Description

Captains Career Course Small Group Instructor

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Experience Required

Must have successfully served as a Company Grade Officer (Detachment Commander) within Army Special Operations (Special Forces, Psychological Operations, or Civil Affairs)
Must be Faculty Development Program I (FDP) qualified or willing to go TDY to become qualified
Must be physically able to conduct cardio and weight training with ARSOF Captains
Must be willing and able to travel TDY for engagements related to the course
Must be willing to work flexible hours in various garrison and field environments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, individual must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter

Job Objective

Special Warfare Education Group (A) (2SWTG) has an ongoing Human Resource support requirement for educational services in support of the Army Special Operations Forces Captains Career Course.

Responsibilities

Serves as instructor for the ARSOF-CCC. Develops and adapts new or revised training or testing materials for formal course use. Participates in planning, developing, evaluating, and revising curriculum.
Recommends scheduling of assigned lessons.
Updates lesson plans as changes occur that alter the method of delivery (for example, when computer-based instruction modules or interactive courseware replace classroom instruction). Follows lesson plans, deviating to relate to students with complicated, specialized learning difficulties, accommodate sudden changes in subject-matter area, or for other unavoidable circumstances. Plans and presents material in accordance with lesson plans and within the prescribed course framework.
Adjusts presentation or other instructional methods, to include adjustments to accommodate or resolve student and/or source material problems, last minute schedule changes, equipment malfunctions or lack of supplies. Utilizes training aids (training models and devices) to enhance training outcome. Participates in panel discussions, seminars, and conferences. Provides accurate, comprehensive, current and thoughtful information on assigned specialty area.
Maintains classroom decorum by acting upon distractions or disturbances. Reports student absence and tardiness.
Ensures teaching supplies, equipment and classrooms are available and operational at the allotted time. Introduces innovative and new approaches to established classroom techniques. Ensures students are knowledgeable of potential dangers from equipment and hazards. In cases where training equipment or information is very valuable or sensitive, ensures classroom procedures meet security and confidentiality standards.
Prepares and administers formal/informal tests or quizzes. Reviews them for accuracy and appropriateness of material coverage and student understanding of the material. Observes student classroom activities and participation. Provides guidance to students and student projects. Maintains attendance information. Counsels' students in the areas of performance, deportment, attitude or participation and completes appropriate form with recommendations.
Monitors and evaluates training effectiveness throughout course of instruction. Completes analysis of program effectiveness. Conducts task analyses for determining training requirements or in special staff studies of training and testing materials.
Member of teaching team and coaches' students by observing and mentoring, providing feedback, counseling with professional and personal development. Evaluates student learning.
Checks e-mail and respond. Develops and maintains professional development relating to all aspects of education and Army-related knowledge. Prepares reports on student performance tracking.
Encourages students to develop confidence to become learners that are more independent. Teach students skills in Army Common Core Program of Instruction (POI). Provides help to students so they may achieve academic success. Communicates effectively with students. Help students with the computers, study skills programs, creation of handout materials, and/or web site materials if assigned. Administers student evaluations during each course.
Attends staff meetings. Performs routine Army Common Core operational duties. Provides academic performance consulting to students. Consults with students on the use of student success skills e.g., as distributed learning (dL) applications, test preparation and note taking. Advises students on goal setting, cognitive control and stress management. Conducts educational workshops to Soldiers and focus on the education and acquisition portion of performance education.

Education & Certification

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Work Location

Ft. Bragg and Camp Mackall.

About Lukos

Lukos delivers professional services to the Department of Defense. Lukos has been one of the most successful and most diversified support companies for US Special Operations Command and its components for over a decade. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.

This job was posted on Thu Jun 15 2023 and expired on Wed Jun 21 2023.

Minimum $37K /yr

$49K /yr Average

Maximum $62K /yr

Tasks

Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.

Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.

Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.

Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.

Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.

Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.

Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.

Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.

Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.

Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.

Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.

Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.

Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.

Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.

Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.

Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.

Test and evaluate the performance of new aircraft.

Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.

File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.

Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.

Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.

Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.

Load smaller aircraft, handling passenger luggage and supervising refueling.

Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.