Firearms Instructor — Real-World Training & Career Growth

United Defense Tactical; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

United Defense Tactical in Denver seeks a skilled Firearms Instructor to provide training services to clients. You will conduct sessions, teach firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques, and use UDT’s threat-based simulator along with force-on-force and live-fire training.

The role requires delivering sessions, maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe range environment, and staying current with industry developments. A minimum of 5 years’ experience and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a certified Firearms Instructor via law enforcement, military, or civilian.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of firearm safety and handling protocols.
• Familiarity with a variety of firearms and their operation.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Comfortable working in an indoor/outdoor range environment.
• Possesses necessary certifications and licenses for instructing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct our members using UDT's threat-based reality simulator.
• Teach our force on force and self-defense training courses.
• Conduct firearms training sessions for individuals and groups, including basic safety, handling, shooting techniques, advanced dynamic shooting, and high intensity drills.
• Teach proper firearm safety rules and protocols to ensure all participants are aware of the potential hazards associated with firearms.
• Maintain training equipment and facility.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure range environment during training sessions.
• Evaluate participants' performance and provide feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Stay current with industry developments, new equipment, and training techniques to ensure that training sessions are up-to-date and effective.

Skills

Firearms instruction

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Range operations

Job description

United Defense Tactical in Denver seeks a skilled Firearms Instructor to provide training services to clients. You will conduct sessions, teach firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques, and use UDT’s threat-based simulator along with force-on-force and live-fire training.

The role requires delivering sessions, maintaining equipment, ensuring a safe range environment, and staying current with industry developments. A minimum of 5 years’ experience and relevant certifications are required.