Sr. Training Instructor

Vista Innovative Solutions, LLC (VIS) is a government consulting and contracting firm supporting missions throughout the world. VIS is seeking a Senior Training Instructor to support our new mission in San Antonio, TX. The Senior Training Instructor role is to support the Medical Trauma Training Industry. •Previously enlisted or military officers supporting ATP, 18D or Corpsman are encouraged to apply As a Senior Instructor, you aren't just teaching; you are ensuring that the next generation of medical providers is prepared for the most complex trauma scenarios on the modern battlefield. You will be the technical authority on life-saving protocols like Whole Blood programs and prolonged field care.

What You'll Do:

Provide senior training instructor support services to lead and deliver advanced trauma and medical training. The senior instructor shall ensure instructional quality, mentor junior instructors, evaluate student performance, and maintain compliance with DOD/DHA training policies, accreditation standards, and joint trauma system (JTS) clinical practice guidelines. Approximately 40-50% travel may be required. Deliver advanced classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based instruction for trauma and operational medicine courses; facilitate case studies, high-fidelity simulations, and complex scenario-based training; ensure instruction reflects current JTS Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and best practices. Mentor and coach junior instructors, providing guidance on instructional techniques and content delivery; oversee the quality and consistency of instruction across assigned courses; provide performance feedback and professional development recommendations for instructional staff. Ensure grading and feedback processes are fair, accurate, and aligned to learning objectives and recommend remediation strategies for students requiring additional support. Participate in after-action reviews (AARs) and incorporate feedback into instructional practices. Provide recommendations for improvements to enhance course effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's in education, Instructional Design, or related discipline; a master's degree preferred 8 to 10 years of progressive teaching or instructing; 3 to 5 years in a senior instructor or lead trainer role. Experience with curriculum design, lesson planning, and delivery in both classroom and field training environments. Completion of military or civilian Instructor Training Course or equivalent (e.g. Army Basic/Advanced Instructor Course, USAF/USN Instructor certification). Strong preference for individuals with SOF medic experience or robust conventional experience in training operational walking blood banks or managing whole blood training programs.

What We Offer:

VIS offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement