Firearms Instructor: Reality‑Based Training & Safety

United Defense Tactical; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

United Defense Tactical is seeking a skilled Firearms Instructor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide firearms training services to clients, conduct training sessions, and teach firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques using our threat-based simulator.

UDT utilizes a state-of-the-art threat-based simulator to teach our members, along with reality-based force-on-force training and indoor and outdoor live-fire training.

Qualifications

• Learn and adhere to UDT's curriculum.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as firearms instructor/law enforcement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of firearm safety and handling.
• Familiarity with a variety of firearms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working in outdoor range environment.
• Possess necessary certifications and licenses.

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, and shooting techniques.
• 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Firearm safety

Firearms familiarity

Outdoor range

Certifications/licensing

Job description

United Defense Tactical is seeking a skilled Firearms Instructor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide firearms training services to clients, conduct training sessions, and teach firearm safety, handling, and shooting techniques using our threat-based simulator.

UDT utilizes a state-of-the-art threat-based simulator to teach our members, along with reality-based force-on-force training and indoor and outdoor live-fire training.