Coty Nolff

• Responsible for instructing and supporting the Underwater Crime Scene Investigation (UCSI) minor program through classroom, operational, and hands-on training in underwater search and recovery, evidence handling, and public safety diving procedures. Oversee the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of diving and life-support equipment used in training and field operations, including SCUBA, surface-supplied diving systems, and air systems. Ensures compliance with established curriculum requirements, instructional standards, and diving safety protocols while maintaining equipment accountability and supporting mission planning and risk management. Maintains a safe and effective operational environment for students, instructors, and dive personnel during training exercises and deployment activities.

• Specialized in community outreach, career mentorship, and volunteer engagement to integrate recruiters into the community. Built strong relationships with local schools, community leaders, and organizations to promote career development and public service initiatives. Guided candidates through the application process, helping them identify strengths and align their goals with long-term professional pathways. Combined elements of public relations, coaching, and human resources. instructed and mentored High school aged individuals across 13 different school systems.

• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of advanced training for military diving leaders from multiple service branches. Oversaw curriculum development, ensured instructional materials met joint-service standards, and managed a team of instructors to deliver both classroom and hands-on underwater training.
• Responsibilities included scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, classroom instruction, and instructor evaluation as the Naval Master Training Specialist. Collaborated with senior leadership and technical experts to ensure the course met evolving mission requirements and safety protocols.

• Instruction of Diving operations to Law enforcement and public safety entities. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and engineering of advanced commercial, law enforcement, and military diving equipment. Conducted hands-on training for military and law enforcement divers, teaching Diving physics, medicine decompression calculation, and maintenance procedures for surface-supplied diving systems and regulator repair.

• Instructed Personnel on safety and mission planning, underwater tools, construction and explosive ordinance. Planned, coordinated, and executed a wide range of diving missions using both SCUBA and surface-supplied systems, supporting high-risk and classified military operations. Oversaw and led dive teams during underwater welding, cutting, demolition, and sonar operations while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and mission timelines. Conducted detailed pre-dive planning, risk assessments, and post-mission debriefs. Managed recompression chamber operations for treatment of pressure-related illnesses to divers and pilots.

Led small units in diverse combat operations, ensuring mission success and team cohesion. Trained and mentored junior soldiers on tactical procedures and equipment operation. Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence, enhancing situational awareness and strategic planning. Developed standard operating procedures for various operational scenarios, improving efficiency and safety protocols.