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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for survival instructor in the United States is $18.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Survival Instructor, you need a deep understanding of wilderness survival techniques, first aid, navigation, and outdoor safety, often backed by certifications such as Wilderness First Responder or Instructor credentials from recognized survival organizations. Familiarity with GPS devices, compasses, map-reading tools, and emergency communication systems is important for effective instruction and safety management. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help instructors engage diverse groups and adapt to challenging situations. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the safety, learning, and confidence of clients in demanding and unpredictable environments.

What does a Survival Instructor do?

A Survival Instructor teaches individuals or groups essential survival skills for outdoor or emergency situations. This includes skills like fire-making, shelter-building, navigation, foraging, and first aid. They may work in various settings, such as wilderness schools, military training, or private courses. Their goal is to prepare people to survive in harsh or unexpected conditions with minimal resources.

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Survival Instructors commonly face challenges such as unpredictable weather, varying terrain, and ensuring the safety of participants with different experience levels. Leading groups in remote settings requires staying vigilant about risk management while still providing an engaging and educational experience. Instructors must also be able to quickly adapt lesson plans to real-time changes and effectively resolve group dynamics issues. Overcoming these challenges is a key part of the role, making flexibility and decision-making critical skills for success.

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Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival,...

Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival,...

ProSidian Consulting

Camp Lejeune, NC โ€ข On-site

$53K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management And Operations Consulting Services firm that focuses on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.ย  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. See Link To the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0036036] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis ***Enter Work Site Option(s)*** in The Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 Areaย Contract Contingentย generally located across theย Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 Across The Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coast Regionย supportingย USSOCOM MARFORSOC MRTC seeks cleared PR/SERE instructor cadre for high-risk SOF training.

We seekย Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0036036]ย candidatesย with relevant Defense, And Security Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Defense, And Security Sector Clients such as USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC.ย This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Basic PR/SERE Instructor [Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services] in the Defense, And Security Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as US Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) (USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC) | U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) - Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC), Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) Generally Located In Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 and across the Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coast Region (Of Country/World) ***Enter Work Site Option(s)***.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES -ย Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0036036]

NAVMC 1553.2 Appendix D HRTI-qualified personnel with DoD Full Spectrum Level "C" (FSLC) SERE (or equivalent), 3+ years U.S. military service (general discharge or better), OF-178 physical qualification, SECRET clearance, and eligibility to progress to higher instructor tiers.

The role(s) are located in theย Southeastern United States / U.S. East Coastย Region, at or nearย Camp Lejeune, NC 28542.ย  Initially identified Work Site Address (***Enter Work Site Option(s)***:ย ย USSOCOM | MARSOC

BLDG 1116, Sneads Ferry, NC 28547-8368

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications Forย Basic PR/SERE Instructor | High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services [USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0036036]ย (USSOCOM / MARFORSOC / MRTC0036036) Candidates:

Required Skills/Qualifications

- Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

- Graduate of an approved DoD Full Spectrum Level "C" (FSLC) SERE

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide MARFORSOC PR/SERE with contractor support, including qualified SMEs, to fill required positions.ย  All instructors are required to meet the minimum requirements of:

- Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

- Graduate of an approved DoD FSLC SERE Course or a combination of SERE Level C and a Peacetime Detention and Hostage Detention (PGDHD) (or its equivalent - i.e.ย  SERE 211, 215 or 225) as certified on a DD214 OR be willing to successfully complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE FSLC SERE course.

- Minimum of 3 years of service in the US military with a minimum general discharge under honorable conditions.

- SERE Instructors are expected to be subject matter experts (SMEs) in all aspects of PR/SERE Training consistent with assigned section duties and instructor certifications IAW Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) SERE Training and Education Guides 28 March 2016: Preparation and Planning, Evasion, Resistance, Captivity Resolution, Support to Recovery, and documents listed SOW.ย 

All SERE contractor personnel shall be responsible for accomplishing the following:

- Develop, update, review, and deliver (instruct/present) the required POI techniques, tactics, and procedures for all course material.

- Perform pre-course coordination and preparation of required schedules, training areas, and materials for all assigned training events.

- Develop and deliver all required Code of Conduct (CoC), Personnel Recovery (PR) principles and procedures, worldwide survival and evasion TTPs, resistance and escape POIs, academic role play labs (ARLs), field training exercises, and resistance training laboratory (RTL) exercises depicting simulated captivity situations, course materials.

- Develops and executes PR/SERE training and effects personnel recovery across the range of military operations, possibly isolating events and the spectrum of captivity, Wartime (POW), Peacetime Governmental Detention (PGD), and Hostage Detention (HD) training scenarios as required for each iteration.

- Provide written/verbal assessments and student reviews for coach, mentor, and remediate functions supporting student capabilities and training requirements.

- Generate and administer staff and event evaluations through training reports and after-action reports (AARs) at the conclusion of each training iteration.

- Coordinate end of FSLC course recovery activities and events as directed with staff and PTOC personnel.

- Assist in the development and training of newly assigned Contractor, Active Duty and DoD Civ (GS) personnel, as well as refresher training IAW the MARFORSOC PR/SERE SOP and emerging tasks/requirements as defined by the COR/Command.

- Assist in the development of new concepts and doctrine for the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course.

- Perform and research technology assessments to stay current on capabilities to support the Government's efforts to improve the quality and scope of training and for PR/SERE SME development.

- Analyze course content, trends in adult learning, and coaching, mentoring, and remediating student performance and make recommendations concerning course/POI improvement.

- Apply a practical understanding of the regulations, policies, field manuals, lesson outlines, courseware and POI utilized to conduct PR/SERE training.

- Use professional judgment in applying interpretations regarding approaches to be taken in the development of PR/SERE training programs.

Perform Range Safety Officer (RSO) duties in support of PR/SERE.

- Shall complete the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Course Unique Instructor Training (CUIT) and its accompanying Individual Training Standards (ITS) immediately upon hire to meet the requirements for basic instructor rating.

Required Skills/Qualifications

- Must meet High Risk Training Instructor requirements as dictated by the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVMC) Formal Schools Management Manual 1553.2, Appendix D.

- Graduate of an approved DoD Full Spectrum Level "C" (FSLC) SERE

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the Defense, And Security Sector and Basic PR/SERE Instructor Candidates principally support High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Services Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines.

Skills Required

Primarily focused onย #N/Aย initiatives and aligned withย Program Supportย activitiesย High Risk Training Instructor (HRTI) Qualification Certified Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (SERE) And Personnel Recovery (PR) Support Servicesย Functional Area Activities.ย 

Entry-level FSLC SERE instructional and safety-compliant training skills; instructor qualification development, course observation, and supervised instruction; GS-11 Step 1 equivalency, NAVMC 1553.2 compliant, OF-178 qualified, SECRET clearance day one, l

Competencies Required

  • instructors shall be available to support Specialized SERE (SERE 811) training requirements, Resistance Instructor Training Course (SEREย  860) or any additional Full Spectrum Level "C" SERE course requirements, and Post Training Events (PTEs) as directed by the MARFORSOC PR/SERE Director.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Clothing / PPE during ISO PR/SERE Training:ย 
  • a) Garrison attire: During the conduct of the academic or classroom instruction and SERE class debriefings, Contractor employees shall wear business casual (serviceable collared shirt, long pants (no denim jeans), closed toed clean shoes, no baseball caps indoors, etc.) or MARFORSOC PR/SERE designated attire per command policy and/or COR direction.
  • b) Field / role play training attire: During the conduct of field (urban, rural, or role play events), contractor employees shall wear the PPE and/or costumes provided per the SOW and program requirements.ย  All attire shall be IAW good order and discipline expected of SOF professionals and at the discretion of the COR.
  • The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide non-standard rental vehicle support for all tasked SERE functions. This includes Full Spectrum Level C SERE (up to 10 iterations for 19 days) and Post Training Events (7 iterations for up to 5 days) and other tasked requirements. All rental vehicles will include 24-hour roadside assistance and applicable insurance with a zero-dollar ($0) deductible. The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide the following vehicles which shall be received at rental car locations in the local area.
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 15 Passenger Van | Quantity: 6 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: Cargo Van | Quantity: 6 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 4x4 SUV (Full Size, 3rd Row) | Quantity: 3 | Est. Days: 187 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance
  • - Support Category: SERE Vehicle Support | Vehicle Type: 4x4 Truck (Full Size) | Quantity: 2 | Est. Days: 152 | Dates: TBD | Location: Local area | Key Requirements: 24-hr roadside assistance; $0 deductible insurance

Other Details

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure all personnel are able to meet and maintain all HRTI requirements and continue to earn further specialized PR/SERE qualifications throughout the duration of the contract.

A Standard FTE for this task order equates to 1,920 hours per year, starting on the anniversary date of the contract award/option.ย  The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure any absences (including leave, medical emergencies, etc) lasting more than ten (10) consecutive workdays are backfilled with a fully qualified candidate for the duration of the absence or until permanently filled.ย  The ProSidian Engagement Team shall ensure fully qualified personnel are in place to fill vacancies per the SDS when personnel depart this task order.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

  1. Personal Effectiveness - The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
  2. Continuous Learning - Ongoing pursuit of knowledge...

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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