Firearms Instructor

C2 Tactical; Tempe, Phoenix (AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

C2 Tactical in Tempe, AZ is seeking an instructor to deliver comprehensive firearms training across pistol, rifle, and shotgun platforms. You will manage classrooms, ensure safety, and provide clear feedback to students while representing the team professionally.

The role requires NRA Pistol Instructor or USCCA CCHDF certification, strong communication, and the ability to run an indoor multi-lane range safely. Classroom tech experience is valued, and you will prep rooms for each session.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Superior firearms safety knowledge mandatory.
• Ability to safely run an indoor multi-lane shooting range.

Responsibilities

• Professional Instruction (70%): teach CORE classes (pistol, rifle, shotgun) and specialty classes; deliver presentations with classroom tech; provide safety briefings.
• Customer Assistance (10%): assist customers with safe operation, tips, and training recommendations.
• Maintenance of Classrooms (10%): prep and reset classrooms; ensure no live ammo in room; keep equipment ready.
• Professional Development/Remuneration (10%): maintain and improve skills; log teaching hours for payment.

Skills

Strong communication

Firearms safety knowledge

Indoor range operations

Classroom tech (PowerPoint)

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

NRA Pistol Instructor Certification / USCCA CCHDF Certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: C2 Tactical Tempe - Tempe, AZ 85284

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for providing classroom instruction to students on all platforms (pistol, rifle, shotgun) and be able to teach additional classes (family firearms safety, youth firearm training, ccw and preparedness). The incumbent must be able to maintain a safe environment in the classroom during dry practice and practical exercises. The incumbent will be responsible for setting and re-setting classrooms to Training Department standard before and after each class as well as completing all necessary paperwork for class feedback from students. The incumbent will positively represent C2 Tactical while a member of the C2 Instructor Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

Professional Instruction (70%)

The Instructor will able to teach all CORE classes (100-300 in all platforms: pistol, rifle, shotgun) as well as specialty classes (youth and family safety, ccw and preparedness). Deliver oral presentations while utilizing PowerPoint and other classroom technology and kit. Provide safety briefings and basic training in all aspects of firearms use and ownership.

Customer Assistance (10%)

The Instructor will be able to assist customers with the safe operations of their equipment, provide tips and training as well as recommendations concerning technique, equipment and training.

Maintenance of Classrooms (10%)

The Instructor will ensure that the classroom is set and prepped prior to students arrival. Area should be clean, books set on tables, all technology up and running, training aids out and ready and that NO live ammo or loaded firearms are in the room during instruction. Also, to leave the room in a ready state for the next class scheduled.

Professional Development/Remuneration (10%)

The Instructor asked to maintain and improve their personal skills sets. Safe firearms handling, marksmanship and communications skills should be improved at every opportunity. Log all teaching hours using the instructor reporting form in order to ensure payment for services rendered.

QualificationsQualifications and Skills

• NRA Pistol Instructor and/or USCCA CCHDF Instructor Certification is mandatory
• Strong Communication Skills
• Superior Firearms safety knowledge
• The ability to safely run an indoor multi-lane shooting range
• The ability to set and re-set classroom equipment, documentation and technology
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate firearms, training kit, and range equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include both close and far vision requirements
• Lift 50 pounds over their head